Netflix’s Monsters branded “dishonest portrayal” by the real Erik Menéndez
As a seasoned gamer and true crime enthusiast, I have to say that the latest addition to Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story,” has left me both intrigued and disheartened. Having followed the real-life events of this tragic story for years, it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions watching the portrayal unfold on screen.
Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct.
In his own words, the true Erik Menéndez criticizes the television series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story” for its biased representation.
In my gaming world, I find myself immersed in the second season of Ryan Murphy’s gripping true-crime series, where the story revolves around the Menéndez brothers, who were wrongfully accused and convicted for the murder of their parents, José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’.
After the series debuted on Netflix this past Tuesday (September 19), Menéndez posted a statement through his wife Tammi’s account on social media (previously known as Twitter), labeling it as an overly simplistic and misleading portrayal.
He stated that they seemed to have progressed past the deceitful depictions and damaging personality representations of Lyle, crafting a distorted image of Lyle based on flagrant and obvious falsehoods prevalent within the series.
It seems highly unlikely to me that these actions were unintentional. With great sadness, I must express my suspicion that Ryan Murphy knowingly misrepresented the truth about our lives, as it would be extremely rare for him to be so ignorant or inaccurate without malicious intent.
It’s disheartening for me to learn that Netflix has depicted inaccurately the hardships connected with our crime, which unfortunately seems to push back the raw truth about a decade or so. During this period, it appears that the prosecution constructed their story based on outdated beliefs, suggesting that males were not subjected to sexual abuse and that their trauma from rape experiences differed significantly from women’s.
Over the past twenty years, countless courageous individuals, including myself, have dared to confront and unmask those vile falsehoods. We’ve found our voices, pushing aside our personal embarrassment, to speak truthfully about what we’ve experienced.
Menéndez alleged that Murphy distorted the truth about his family by creating disgusting and disgraceful character depictions, as well as making demoralizing and false accusations.
The statement went on to say: “Is truth alone not sufficient? Let the truth remain the truth.” It’s disheartening to realize that one individual with power can potentially reverse years of efforts in revealing childhood trauma truths. Violence should never be an option, it’s never a solution, and it always ends tragically.
It concluded: “As such, I hope it is never forgotten that violence against a child creates a hundred horrendous and silent crime scenes darkly shadowed behind glitter and glamour and rarely exposed until tragedy penetrates everyone involved. To all those who have reached out and supported me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Digital Spy has reached out to Netflix and Ryan Murphy for comment.
View full post on XIn 1989, Erik and Lyle were convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting their parents in their Beverly Hills residence. This verdict was reached in 1996, and they were sentenced to serve life imprisonment without any chance of parole.
As a dedicated gamer, let me share my thoughts on the gripping first season of Murphy’s Monster anthology. It delved deep into the chilling tale of infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The series was so captivating that it warranted two more seasons, each focusing on other sinister characters who have left a dark mark on our society.
Confirmed news: The upcoming third season will focus on infamous serial killer Edward Gein, often referred to as the ‘Plainfield Butcher’. This role will be portrayed by actor Charlie Hunnam, best known for his work in ‘Rebel Moon’.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story is streaming on Netflix.
Should this story have touched you in any way, you can find further resources from Rape Crisis England and Wales, an organization dedicated to eradicating all types of sexual violence and misconduct. You can reach them via their website or by dialing the National Rape Crisis Helpline at 0808 802 9999. For those in Scotland, Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
As an advocate for safety and support, I’d like to share a resource that might be helpful for anyone dealing with sexual assault in the US. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). You can contact them directly by dialing their hotline number, 800-656-4673.
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2024-09-22 19:49