Bea Alonzo Criticized for Halloween Costume as Lyle Menendez
BEA ALONZO – The actress faced criticism after dressing as Lyle Menendez, a convicted murderer, for Halloween.
In her now-deleted Instagram post, she captioned the photo with “Call me Lyle. #Halloween2024,” and appeared holding a shotgun, referencing Lyle Menendez’s notorious involvement in the 1989 murder of his parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, with his brother Erik. The Menendez brothers, who were convicted for the brutal killing, remain a controversial subject due to the nature of their crime.
The post immediately sparked negative reactions on social media, as many netizens felt Alonzo’s costume was inappropriate and glorified a convicted criminal. Comments poured in criticizing her choice, with users stating that it was “disgusting” and that notorious criminals like Lyle Menendez or serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer should not be portrayed “for fun.” Many commenters emphasized that such figures should not be mimicked, warning that it sends the wrong message, especially when shared by a public figure.
Following the backlash, Alonzo swiftly removed the post from her feed, which netizens quickly noticed. Some expressed disappointment over her choice, and Reddit discussions continued to share screenshots of the deleted post along with harsh comments from users. Netizens pointed out that such an incident could serve as a lesson for Alonzo about the implications of costume choices, especially those involving real-life criminals.
As of now, Bea Alonzo has not publicly responded to the criticism.
Meanwhile, people dress up in costumes for Halloween as part of a tradition that dates back to ancient Celtic festivals like Samhain, where people wore disguises to ward off spirits they believed roamed the earth at the end of the harvest season. When Halloween spread to North America in the 19th century, especially through Irish immigrants, it evolved into a secular celebration involving costumes, parties, and trick-or-treating. Wearing costumes became a way to embrace creativity and have fun by impersonating anything from mythical creatures to popular figures, making Halloween an annual occasion for imaginative expression.
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