Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is the latest addition to this trend, with Ryan Murphy once again at the helm. Now he's turned his attention to the Menendez brothers' case, and it's clear he's employing the same bag of tricks. Murphy's take on the Menendez case highlights the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator, but the show never quite nails the delicate balance needed to explore such a nuanced topic. The great divideDespite its flaws, Monsters has succeeded in reigniting public interest in the Menendez case. The case is far from closed, with new evidence regarding José's alleged sexual abuse coming to light.