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.

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,

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.