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Ryan Murphy teases new Monsters episodes as the Menendez brothers are released from prison

Ryan Murphy teases new Monsters episodes as the Menendez brothers are released from prison

Just when you thought all the fuss surrounding Ryan Murphy’s controversial Monsters: The Menendez Brothers show was over, he left the possibility of more dangling in the air.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story topped the charts on the streaming service, but audiences quickly turned against the true crime show after its incestuous implications. Creator Ryan Murphy subsequently defended his “duty” to include these details, even after Erik Menendez issued a statement from prison admonishing the show.

Now, new episodes may be in the pipeline if the brothers get a reduced sentence or are released from prison.

“It’s been discussed, I’ll tell you that,” Murphy said (via Variety). “Everyone was interested in it. I think everyone wants to see how this story ends because this story is not over yet.”

Murphy had previously told the publication that more episodes were a possibility. This is only possible if original stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch return to the roles, he stipulated.

Since Monsters was released, the brothers’ allegations of sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of their parents have once again come into the spotlight.

On Wednesday, October 16, Erik and Lyle’s family members and their attorney, Mark Geragos, held a press conference outside the LA courthouse to call for their release.

This comes after Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that his office was re-examining the case, and this could lead to the brothers being re-sentenced or having an entirely new trial. His decision will be announced at the end of November.

Earlier this month, Murphy received further criticism for telling The Hollywood Reporter: “The Menendez brothers should send me flowers. They haven’t had this much attention in thirty years.”

For more, check out why Netflix isn’t getting true crime anymore. You can also learn about everything the Menendez brothers’ documentary left out. Or find out how the brothers were caught.

By Sheisoe

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