MONSTERS: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story | Official Trailer #1

[queenursula]

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Following the success of DAHMER, MONSTERS: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is the newest addition to Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s “Monster” anthology series, chronicling the case of the real-life brothers convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their

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[lizrocks]

I was kinda young when this happened. Was there any validity to the abuse accusations?

[arilicious]

Several family members testified to knowing about it.
More recently, a former member of Menudo came forward that he as well was r*ped by their father.

[lizrocks]

Oh wow that's awful

[theactualworst]

They def had a fucked up family but they are still two grown men who committed premeditated murder with a coverup planned. If they were abused it’s not exactly a Gypsy Rose situation since these two had other tenable ways to get away from their parents.

That’s not to say I don’t feel for them as far as the abuse goes but legally speaking it wasn’t going to be a great defense.

[bellwetherr]

this comment doesn't really keep in mind just how much a lifetime of abuse can fuck you up tbh

[theactualworst]

I’ve been abused. I’m talking strictly from a legal defense.

[bellwetherr]

I am also talking from a legal perspective tbh! Although I am very sorry for your personal experience, I have unfortunately also been there!

[theactualworst]

I think their case might’ve turned out differently had it been more heat of the moment vs how premeditated it was. Or how Gypsy Rose’s case had a higher level of desperation since she was essentially held captive.

It’s still sad but I don’t think it’s shocking they were convicted even though it’s unfair how vilified they were.

[benihime99]

It Always feels "more tenable" when you're not the one in the situation

[theactualworst]

It’s still not a legal defense for premeditated murder. That’s all I’m saying. Doesn’t mean their story isn’t tragic.

[evilpinkmonkey]

there's a difference between legal and moral. it's impossible for me to judge a person who murders their rapist, especially someone who was raped as a child

[queencersi]

Yes.
There was quite a bit of evidence. Medical records, witness statements, and CSEM pictures of the brothers.

Also, also Roy Rosello from Menudo came forward to accuse the dad of sexual abuse as well.

[speedychi]

Oh wow,I honestly never knew that! I thought they were lying about it 😕

[theylezharold]

Their grandma even knew that her son was raping his sons bc he had been a rapist as a teenager as well, iirc.