The bogus notion of the convicted parent killers as teen lovers has an unexpected origin that predates any need for the hit show's producer for added salaciousness.

Though a great deal of ink has been spilled about how Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's series could impact the Menendez brothers, the siblings in question are ultimately happy with "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

Lyle and Erik Menendez have been serving life sentences in prison, but their case is now under review with news of possible resentencing and release. Here’s where they stand now.

Lyle Menendez said the Netflix series "really did actually move a lot of people to understand the childhood trauma that Erik and I suffered."

The Lyle and Erik Menendez story this past fall, much has been made of what the brothers themselves think of the portrayal. At first, Erik shared his reaction in a statement via his wife Tammi’s social media,

Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that he plans to oppose the Menendez brothers' petition to vacate their conviction.

Erik Menendez, who is 54 years old, has said that he and his brother Lyle, 57, have experienced severe “trauma” while serving time in prison for the murder of their parents. In an interview with TMZ’s podcast 2 Angry Men,