The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez have sharply criticized Ryan Murphy’s Netflix drama “Monsters,” which revisits the brutal murder of their parents, calling it “disgusting” and “full of untruths.”

Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters” tells the gruesome story of the Beverly Hills brothers – and the dark motives behind the murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez, who were shot in their $5 million mansion in 1989.

The controversial series, which is currently topping Netflix charts worldwide, examines the disturbing details behind the murders and the controversial trial in which the Menendez brothers accused their father of years of sexual abuse.

While the broadcast has reignited public interest in the case, it has now sparked strong reactions from those closest to the brothers.

But now the brothers are telling the story themselves in their own words: Netflix has announced The Menendez Brothers, a documentary about the case in which the brothers play the main roles. It will air on October 7.

Monsters, created by Ryan Murphy, tells the gruesome story of the Menendez brothers Erik (played by Cooper Koch, right) and Lyle (played by Nicholas Chavez, left), who killed their parents in 1989

Jose and Kitty Menendez (center) were shot by their sons in their $5 million mansion in Beverly Hills

Extended members of the Menendez family have released a scathing statement criticizing the new series, which is currently number one on Netflix’s global top ten.

The brothers’ aunt, Joan VanderMolen, expressed the family’s feelings in a post published today on X, co-signed and shared by Erik’s wife, Tammi Menendez.

VanderMolen’s statement read: “We are practically the entire extended family of Erik and Lyle Menendez. We are 24 strong and today we want to show the world that we support Erik and Lyle. We know them, we love them and we want them in our home.”

She further accused the series of painting a false picture, calling it a “phobic, disgusting, anachronistic, episodic nightmare” that ignores recent revelations that the family says exonerate the brothers.

Contrary to Murphy’s claim that he did extensive research, VanderMolen claims the family was never consulted during the production of the show.

She added: “The smear campaign against Erik and Lyle under the guise of a ‘narrative narrative’ is abhorrent. We know what went on in their home and the unimaginably turbulent lives they endured.”

The family’s testimony suggests that they have first-hand knowledge of the abuse that Erik and Lyle allegedly suffered, with several members claiming to be “eyewitnesses” to the “atrocities” the brothers were subjected to during their childhood.

The statement ended with harsh criticism of Murphy, accusing him of not understanding the long-term effects of abuse and childhood trauma: “Maybe ‘Monsters’ is, after all, all about Ryan Murphy.”

Erik’s wife, Tammi Menendez, signed and shared the post in a post on X today. The brothers’ aunt, Joan VanderMolen, summed up the family’s feelings about the series.

The statement ended with sharp criticism of the show’s creator, Ryan Murphy (pictured), whom he accused of lacking an understanding of the long-term effects of childhood trauma.

Tammi Menendez (pictured), who married Erik in 1999 while he was serving his life sentence, also voiced her disapproval.

Erik married Tammi Saccoman in 1999. Their relationship began with her writing him letters for years

Tammi Menendez, who married Erik in 1999 while he was serving his life sentence, also voiced her disapproval.

Shortly after the premiere of Monsters on Netflix, she published a post titled “In Erik’s words to X” expressing her husband’s disappointment.

It said: “I thought we had moved beyond the lies and the devastating character portrayal of Lyle and created a caricature of Lyle rooted in horrific and blatant lies that are rampant on the show,” with Erik further suggesting that Murphy’s “inaccuracies” were “made on purpose.”

He added: “How demoralizing it is to know that one man with power can undo decades of progress in addressing childhood trauma. Violence is never an answer, never a solution, and always tragic.”

“So I hope it will never be forgotten that violence against children produces hundreds of cruel and silent crime scenes, hidden in the dark shadows of glitz and glamour, rarely brought to light until tragedy strikes all those involved.”

Shortly after Monsters premiered on Netflix, Tammi published a post titled In Erik’s Words About X, expressing her husband’s disappointment

Erik said: “It is demoralizing to know that one man with power can undo decades of progress in educating people about childhood trauma. Violence is never an answer, never a solution, and always tragic.”

Both Erik and Lyle Menendez have been serving life sentences without the possibility of parole since their second trial in 1996.

Both Erik and Lyle Menendez have been serving life sentences without the possibility of parole since their second trial in 1996, but the controversy surrounding their case continues.

Many believe that justice has been served for the cold-blooded murders of their parents, but others are sympathetic to the brothers’ claims that they were abused throughout their lives.

Meanwhile, the gruesome murder of ’80s star Dominique Dunne has returned to the spotlight after her story appeared in the latest Netflix series about the Menendez brothers.

The series, which debuted on the streaming platform on September 19, was a hit with crime sleuths, who even uncovered more information about the 1982 murder of promising actress Dominque.

Dominique’s death was mentioned several times in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” raising a number of questions among web detectives about her gruesome murder.