The Menendez Brothers: A True Crime Story

The Cast of Monster: The Menendez Story

Monster: The Menendez Story is a true crime drama miniseries that tells the story of the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. The series stars Nico Tortorella as Lyle Menendez and Gus Halper as Erik Menendez. Other cast members include Rebecca De Mornay, Anthony Edwards, and Courtney Love.

The Menendez Brothers

Lyle and Erik Menendez were born in 1968 and 1970, respectively. They grew up in a wealthy family in Beverly Hills, California. Their father, Jose Menendez, was a successful businessman, and their mother, Kitty Menendez, was a stay-at-home mom. The Menendez brothers were both academically successful and attended prestigious universities.

In 1989, the Menendez brothers murdered their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. They were convicted of the murders in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The Trial of the Menendez Brothers

The trial of the Menendez brothers was one of the most sensational trials of the 1990s. The trial lasted for over a year and was covered extensively by the media. The prosecution argued that the Menendez brothers had murdered their parents out of greed. The defense argued that the Menendez brothers had been abused by their parents and that they had killed them in self-defense.

The jury found the Menendez brothers guilty of first-degree murder. The judge sentenced them to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Monster: The Menendez Story

The miniseries Monster: The Menendez Story was released in 2017. The series tells the story of the Menendez brothers from their childhood to their trial and conviction. The series has been praised for its acting, writing, and directing.

Cast Of Monster The Menendez Story