Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’s Incest Relationship Debunked by Book Author

As a seasoned gamer who’s spent countless hours navigating through the labyrinth of fictional narratives, I must say that the controversy surrounding Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” is as intriguing as any virtual quest I’ve embarked on. Robert Rand, the author who penned the definitive novel on the Menendez brothers’ crime, has stirred the pot by claiming that the alleged incestuous relationship portrayed in the show is a figment of imagination.


The second season of Netflix’s “Monsters,” focusing on the chilling tale of the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, has stirred up a significant debate due to its sensitive content. Critics argue that the series misrepresents the true story of the Menendez brothers. Robert Rand, author of “The Menendez Murders” – a well-known book about the siblings’ crime – is among those speaking out. Lately, he revealed that the depicted incestuous relationship between Lyle and Erik Menendez in the show is entirely fabricated.

Robert Rand thinks Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’s incest was fiction

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve come to realize that the intense sibling rivalry portrayed in this series echoes my own thoughts when I’ve followed similar real-life cases.

Robert Rand clarified some unusual aspects of the Netflix series when he spoke with The Hollywood Reporter. In this discussion, the writer of The Menendez Murders shared insights about how the public perceived the siblings during their trial.

Rand stated, “I’m not convinced that Erik and Lyle Menendez were romantically involved. I think that idea was more a product of Dominick Dunne’s imagination.” During the trial, whispers circulated suggesting there might have been an unusual bond between Erik and Lyle themselves.

Subsequently, the expert made clear his viewpoint about the nature of Erik and Lyle Menendez’s connection.

According to Rand, it seems their only known physical interaction was as testified by Lyle, who recalled playing with Erik using a toothbrush when they were both eight years old, an action that their father Jose had also done with him. In Rand’s view, this does not constitute a sexual relationship in any form. Instead, it appears to be a response to some sort of trauma.

Intriguingly, the second season of Netflix’s series “Monsters” suggests a deeply complex and potentially sinister bond between the Menendez brothers. They engage in suggestive physical interactions throughout various scenes, such as an episode in which they appear to share a shower in Episode 6.

As a follower, I couldn’t agree more with Erik Menendez when he voiced his disapproval of the documentary series that spread “horrendous falsehoods” about our lives. Furthermore, it’s disheartening to see Ryan Murphy, the mastermind behind this show, taking such an uninformed perspective on our story while residing at Donovan Correctional Facility.

The entire series of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” aired on September 19, and you can now stream it on Netflix.

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2024-09-24 19:12