When Ryan Murphy announced plans to expand his “Dahmer” series into an anthology focused on infamous murderers, it was clear it would be a success. Now, the second installment, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” premiered on Netflix on September 19, igniting a media frenzy.
While some viewers praised the portrayal of the Menendez brothers and the performances of the actors depicting the tragic real-life events, many took to X to express their frustrations over inaccuracies in the adaptation. Controversy erupted further with outrage over certain inappropriate scenes, prompting Erik Menendez himself to release a statement.
As fans of Murphy’s work are well aware, whether it’s good or bad, press always surrounds his projects, and he loves that. This isn’t the first time his creations have pushed boundaries. Adding to the ongoing discussion, it has now been revealed that Kim Kardashian paid a visit to Lyle and Erik Menendez. But the question remains: why?
What’s behind Kim Kardashian’s visit to the Menendez brothers?
On September 21, Variety reported that Kim Kardashian visited the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility to discuss prison reform with a group of inmates, including Lyle and Erik Menendez.
However, what truly caught people’s attention was not just Kim’s visit, but the high-profile group accompanying her. Joining her were Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, film producer Scott Budnick, and actor Cooper Koch, who portrays Erik in “Monsters”.
So, why is Kim involved in these prison efforts? This is not a one-off endeavor, but a long-standing passion of hers. Many will recall that the star played a key role in persuading Trump to back the First Step Act, a piece of legislation that introduced major reforms to the U.S. prison system. She also funded the 90 Days to Freedom campaign, which led to the release of 17 nonviolent drug offenders serving life sentences.
Still, despite Kim’s well-intentioned actions, one can’t help but wonder how the Menendez brothers felt about this visit, especially after Erik’s recent statement condemning “Monsters”. He accused Murphy of shaping “his horrible narrative through vile and appalling character portrayals of Lyle and of me” and claimed the show undermined decades of progress in how abuse is understood for both men and women.
