On November 1, 2024, actress Bea Alonzo faced criticism for her Halloween costume portraying Lyle Menendez, a convicted murderer.
Her Instagram post, which included the caption “Call me Lyle,” has since been deleted, but many netizens captured screenshots before its removal.
Comments on the post highlighted concerns over the appropriateness of dressing as a real-life killer, with users questioning Bea’s judgment and sensitivity regarding the Menendez brothers’ traumatic background.
The Menendez brothers were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, a case widely covered in documentaries.
Recently, Lyle Menendez warned against impersonations, stating that Halloween should be fun, not a reminder of their painful past.
As of now, Bea has not publicly addressed the backlash.
Netizens said : “What happened to Bea? Whose smart idea was it for her to be this character for Halloween? Does she even know the story of that person?”
“Hoy Bea nag iisip ka ba?!”
“In poor taste yun magdress as a convicted killer in real life,”
