Kim Kardashian's prison visit sparks talk on Menendez series controversy

Kim Kardashian is an American celebrity, model, and television personality. She was born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles. She is one of the most recognizable and influential figures in pop culture. Kim gained fame primarily through the reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which tells the story of her family's life. The show became a global phenomenon and opened doors for Kim in many other business ventures.

Kardashian has built a powerful empire, including the cosmetics brand KKW Beauty and the lingerie company SKIMS. She is very active on social media, gathering millions of fans. She is also known for her involvement in legal matters, particularly in the field of justice system reform in the United States.

On September 18 at 2:00 PM EDT, the series "Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez" premiered. The nine-episode production by Ryan Murphy has caused a huge amount of controversy among fans of intense cinema. The series is based on the true story of the titular brothers, who planned and committed the murder of their parents. The situation within their family was truly unique and noticeably impacted their behaviour later in life. The crime resulted in them being sentenced to life imprisonment. However, new evidence surfaced in 2024 that could lead to their dismissal or reduced sentences.

Comparing the Menendez brothers to monsters has caused quite a stir among the public. Many are disgusted by the way their story is portrayed. On Instagram, people write: "Now a question, whom are you calling monsters? In this case, it's rather the parents! The mother was also very disturbed. She could have not given birth or given them up for adoption." "Horrible story, poor boys," "Children who were harmed were called 'monsters,' what a horror." The brothers themselves believe that the series is heavily exaggerated, and the atmosphere created in the production completely misses reality.

Kim Kardashian has long advocated for justice system reform in the United States. According to reports from TMZ, just after the series premiere, she, along with her sister Khloe, mother, film producer Scott Budnick, and the actor who played Erik Menendez in the series, went to the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County. It is there that the Menendez brothers are serving their sentences.

They spoke with Lyle, Erik Menendez, and forty other inmates during the meeting. Kim discussed the aforementioned prison reform and the Greenspace project with them. The initiative encourages rehabilitation by beautifying prison courtyards.