CA v. MENENDEZ
★ 9 · 1993 · Documentary · Crime
Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez are on trial for the August 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in the family’s Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers were arrested in March 1990 after Erik confessed during a session with his psychologist. During the highly publicized trial, the prosecution claimed the motive was greed as the brothers stood to inherit $14 million. The defense claimed that it was an act of self–defense in a desperate attempt to escape years of childhood family violence and sexual abuse.
Episodes
▶1. Lyle Menendez Opening StatementsThe prosecution claims Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents to gain their parents $14 million inheritance.▶2. Erik Menendez Opening StatementsThe prosecution claims Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents to gain their parents $14 million inheritance. The defense contends the brothers acted in self-defense after suffering years of sexual abuse.▶3. Christine Nye, Avrille Krom & Ofc. Michael Butkus911 dispatcher Christine Nye, neighbor Avrille Krom & Beverly Hills police officer Michael Butkus take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶4. Sgt. Kirk West, Bob Anderson & Richard CatalaniBeverly Hills police Sgt. Kirk West, charter boat cpt. Bob Anderson & criminalist Richard Catalani testify in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶5. Det. Leslie ZoellerBeverly Hills Police Detective Leslie Zoeller takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶6. Det. Thomas EdmondsBeverly Hills Police Detective Sgt. Thomas Edmonds takes the stand. The jury hears interview tapes of the Menendez brothers.▶7. Dep. Dwight Van HornBeverly Hills Deputy Dwight Van Horn takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial, showing the alleged murder weapon.▶8. Perry BermanThe Menendez brothers' former tennis coach, Perry Berman, takes the stand.▶9. OPJ: Craig CignarelliCraig Cignarelli takes the stand outside the presence of the jury.▶10. Craig CignarelliCraig Cignarelli testifies that his former best friend confessed to killing his parents two days after the murders.▶11. Donovan GoodreauDonovan Goodreau, a friend of Lyle Menendez when he lived in N.J., takes the stand in the Menendez brothers murder trial.▶12. Robert Rand, Richard Wenskoski & Glenn StevensJournalist Robert Rand, bodyguard Richard Wenskoski & Glenn Stevens, a former friend of Lyle Menendez, take the stand.▶13. Glenn Stevens & Donovan GoodreauGlenn Stevens and Donovan Goodreau, friends of Lyle Menendez, continue their testimony.▶14. OPJ: Dr. Jerome OzielThe judge and counsel discuss the testimony of Dr. Jerome Oziel, the therapist who recorded Erik's confession.▶15. OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel (part 2)The judge and counsel discuss the testimony of Dr. Jerome Oziel, the therapist who recorded Erik's confession.▶16. Computer Expert TestimonyMultiple computer experts take the stand regarding the Menendez brothers' search for their Jose Menendez's will.▶17. Dr. Irwin GoldenDeputy medical examiner Dr. Irwin Golden, who performed the autopsies on Jose and Kitty, takes the stand.▶18. Dr. Irwin Golden PT2Deputy medical examiner Dr. Irwin Golden, who performed the autopsies on Jose and Kitty, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶19. Dr. Jerome OzielThe brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, takes the stand. Oziel details Erik Menendez's murder confession.▶20. Dr. Jerome Oziel PT2The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, continues his testimony. Dr. Oziel recorded Erik Menendez's confession to killing his parents.▶21. Dr. Jerome Oziel PT3The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, continues his testimony. Dr. Oziel recorded Erik Menendez's confession to killing his parents.▶22. Dr. Jerome Oziel PT4The jury hears taped conversations between Dr. Jerome Oziel and his mistress, Judalon Smyth.▶23. Dr. Jeffrey LulowPsychologist Dr. Jeffrey Lulow, who knew Dr. Jerome Oziel, takes the stand.▶24. Dr. Jerome Oziel PT5The jury hears taped conversations between Dr. Jerome Oziel and his mistress, Judalon Smyth.▶25. Dr. Jerome Oziel PT6The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, continues his testimony. Dr. Oziel recorded Erik Menendez's confession to killing his parents.▶26. Det. Leslie ZoellerLead Detective Leslie Zoeller is recalled to the stand in the Menendez brothers' murder trial.▶27. Bradley Brunon, Henry Llanio & Stephen GoldbergBradley Brunon, Henry Llanio and Stephen Goldberg take the stand in the Menendez brothers' murder trial.▶28. Valerie Hart, Det. Leslie Zoeller & Mark HeffernanReal estate agent Valerie Hart, lead Detective Leslie Zoeller and Mark Heffernan, the Menendez brothers' tennis coach, take the stand.▶29. Valerie Hart, Det. Leslie Zoeller & Marta CanoReal estate Valerie Hart, lead Detective Leslie Zoeller & Marta Cano, the sister of Jose Menendez, take the stand. The prosecution rests their case against Erik Menendez.▶30. Dr. John BriereClinical psychologist Dr. John Briere takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶31. Brian Andersen JrThe Menendez brothers' cousin, Brian Andersen Jr., takes the stand.▶32. Kathleen SimontonKathleen Simonton, the Menendez brothers' cousin, takes the stand.▶33. Diane Vander MolenThe Menendez brothers' cousin, Diane Vander Molen, takes the stand.▶34. Cynthia McPheeDr. Jerome Oziel's former lover and live-in babysitter, Cynthia McPhee, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶35. Charles Wadlington & Meredith GeislervThe Menendez brothers' former tennis coach, Charles Wadlington, and lifeguard, Meredith Geisler, take the stand.▶36. Marianne CanoThe Menendez brothers' cousin, Marianne Cano, takes the stand.▶37. Marta CanoJose Menendez's sister, Marta Cano, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶38. Marta Cano PT2Jose Menendez's sister, Marta Cano, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶39. Witness TestimonyStephen Nosner, Jessica Goldsmith, Robert Clouse, Patricia Cross & Faith Goldsmith take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶40. William Kurtain, Alicia Hertz, Sandra Sharp & Charlene ElmoreTennis coach William Kurtain, neighbor Alicia Hertz & teachers Sandra Sharp & Charlene Elmore take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶41. Pamela LiCausi, Emmanuel Zlotolow & Teresita BaraltPamela LiCausi, Emmanuel Zlotolow & Jose Menendez's sister, Teresita Baralt, testify in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶42. Teresita Baralt, Peter Cano, Janet Stoltzfus, Dr. Barbara Zussman & Kevin WhalenRelatives of Jose Menendez, take the stand, followed by the Menendez brothers' teacher, and Kevin Whalen, a former friend of Erik Menendez.▶43. Kevin Whalen & Kathleen Bulow-CohenKevin Whalen, a former friend of Erik Menendez, continues his testimony, followed by Whalen's mother, Kathleen Bulow-Cohen.▶44. Leslie Elmore, Barbara Howarth & Norman PulseLeslie Elmore, Barbara Howarth & Norman Pulse take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶45. Skip Lowe, Katie Whalen & Douglas DossSkip Lowe, Katie Whalen & Douglas Doss take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶46. OPJ: Lyle Menendez Testimony HearingThe judge and counsel discuss defendant Lyle Menendez's testimony outside the presence of the jury.▶47. Mary Theresa DominguezMary Theresa Dominguez, the sister-in-law of the former owner of the Menendezs' Beverly Hills home, takes the stand.▶48. Lyle MenendezDefendant Lyle Menendez details the alleged sexual abuse he suffered from his parents.▶49. Lyle Menendez PT2Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony, detailing allegations of abuse by his mother, Kitty Menendez.▶50. Lyle Menendez PT3Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.▶51. Lyle Menendez PT4Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony, describing the day he and Erik confronted their father about the abuse.▶52. Lyle Menendez PT5Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.▶53. Lyle Menendez PT6The prosecution begins their cross examination of Lyle Menendez.▶54. Lyle Menendez PT7Defendant Lyle Menendez undergoes cross-examination.▶55. Lyle Menendez PT8Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.▶56. Lyle Menendez PT9Defendant Lyle Menendez concludes his testimony.▶57. OPJ: Erik Menendez Testimony HearingThe judge and counsel discuss defendant Erik Menendez's testimony.▶58. Erik MenenedezDefendant Erik Menendez begins his testimony.▶59. Erik Menendez PT2Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.▶60. Erik Menendez PT3Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony, detailing how Lyle sought to protect him growing up.▶61. Erik Menendez PT4Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony▶62. Erik Menendez PT5Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.▶63. Erik Menendez PT6Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony, describing how he and Lyle killed their parents.▶64. Erik Menendez PT7Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.▶65. Erik Menendez PT8Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.▶66. Outside the Presence of the JuryCounsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.▶67. Erik Menendez PT9Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.▶68. Witness TestimonyDonovan Goodreau, Tracy Baker, Marta Cano, Armando Lopez, Andres Cano & David Marovitch take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶69. Dr. Ann TylerPsychologist Dr. Ann Tyler, who specializes in child abuse, takes the stand during the Menendez brothers' trial.▶70. Dr. Ann Tyler PT2Dr. Ann Tyler, who specializes in child abuse, continues her testimony in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶71. Dr. Ann Tyler PT3Dr. Ann Tyler, who specializes in child abuse, continues her testimony in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶72. Dr. Ann Wolbert BurgessPsychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶73. Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT2Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶74. Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT3Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶75. OPJ: Dr. John ConteDr. John Conte, who interviewed Lyle Menendez, gives his testimony outside the presence of the jury.▶76. Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT4Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶77. Dr. Stuart HartPsychologist Dr. Stuart Hart, who specializes in child abuse, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶78. Dr. John ConteDr. John Conte, who interviewed Lyle Menendez, takes the stand.▶79. Outside the Presence of the JuryCounsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.▶80. Dr. John Conte PT2Dr. John Conte, who interviewed Lyle Menendez, continues his testimony.▶81. Joan Vander Molen & Patricia AndersenKitty Menendez's sister, Joan Vander Molen, and sister-in-law, Patricia Andersen, take the stand.▶82. Carlos BaraltThe Menendez brothers' uncle Carlos Baralt takes the stand.▶83. Witness TestimonyPediatrician Dr. Kerry English, John Nickel & Edward Fenno, a former friend of Erik Menendez, take the stand.▶84. Dr. Edwin Cox & Roger SmithKitty Menendez's therapist, Dr. Edwin Cox, and Roger Smith, who took over Jose Menendez's position at Live Entertainment, take the stand.▶85. Det. Leslie ZoellerDetective Leslie Zoeller is recalled to the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶86. Outside the Presence of the JuryCounsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.▶87. OPJ: Lyle Menendez Jury InstructionsLyle Menendez's defense team and the prosecution discuss jury instructions.▶88. The Menendez Confession TapesDr. John Conte discusses the Menendez brothers' tapes with Dr. Jerome Oziel.▶89. Judalon SmythDr. Jerome Oziel's former mistress, who claimed to hear the Menendez brothers' confession to killing their parents, takes the stand.▶90. Dr. Warden Emory & Judalon Smyth PT2Dr. Warden Emory, a physician who saw Kitty Menendez, briefly takes the stand. Judalon Smyth continues her testimony.▶91. Judalon Smyth PT3Dr. Jerome Oziel's former mistress who claimed to hear the Menendez brothers' confession to killing their parents, takes the stand.▶92. Outside the Presence of the JuryCounsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings.▶93. The Menendez Confession Tapes PT2Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess discusses the Menendez brothers' confession tapes with Dr. Jerome Oziel.▶94. The Menendez Confession Tapes PT3Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess discusses the Menendez brothers' confession tapes with Dr. Jerome Oziel.▶95. Cynthia ErdelyiPrivate Investigator Cynthia Erdelyi takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶96. Witness TestimonyFormer bodyguard Andrew Valentine, pool repairman Grant Walker & more witnesses take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.▶97. Outside the Presence of the JuryCounsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.▶98. Flor de Maria SuriaFlor de Maria Suria, a former maid for the Menendez family, takes the stand.▶99. Jamie Lee PisarcikJamie Lee Pisarcik, Lyle Menendez's ex-girlfriend, takes the stand.▶100. Brian AndersenKitty Menendez's brother takes the stand.▶101. Pat HeffernanPat Heffernan, the wife of the Menendez brothers' tennis coach Mark Heffernan, takes the stand.▶102. Brian Andersen & Marlene EisenbergBrian Andersen, the brother of Kitty Menendez, and Marlene Eisenberg, Jose Menendez's assistant, take the stand.▶103. Brian Andersen, Karen Farrell, Marlene Eisenberg & Det. Les ZoellerBrian Andersen, the brother of Kitty Menendez, and Karen Farrell, a longtime friend of Kitty, take the stand, followed by Jose Menendez's assistant, Marlene Eisenberg, and lead Detective Les Zoeller.▶104. Guy DeLisioGuy DeLisio, a former limo driver who picked up Erik Menendez, takes the stand.▶105. Dr. William VicaryDr. William Vicary, Erik Menendez's psychiatrist who allegedly altered notes for the trial, takes the stand.▶106. Witness TestimonyDetective Les Zoeller, Ann Ingraham, Virginia Valdry, Mark Slotkin, Mark Heffernan, and more testify in the Menendez brothers murder trial.▶107. OPJ: Exhibits & Jury InstructionsCounsel and the judge discuss exhibits and jury instructions outside the presence of the jury.▶108. OPJ: Erik Menendez Jury InstructionsCounsel and the judge discuss Erik Menendez's jury instructions outside the presence of the jury.▶109. Lyle Menendez Prosecution Closing ArgumentsProsecutor Pamela Bozanich gives her closing argument in the case against Lyle Menendez.▶110. Lyle Menendez Defense Closing ArgumentsDefense attorney Michael Burt delivers his closing argument in the case against Lyle Menendez.▶111. Lyle Menendez Defense Closing ArgumentsDefense attorney Jill Lansing delivers her closing argument in the case against Lyle Menendez.▶112. Lyle Menendez Prosecution RebuttalThe prosecution delivers their rebuttal in the case against Lyle Menendez.▶113. Erik Menendez Prosecution Closing ArgumentsProsecutor Lester Kuriyama delivers his closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez.▶114. Erik Menendez Defense Closing ArgumentsDefense attorney Leslie Abramson delivers her closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez.▶115. Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT2Defense attorney Leslie Abramson delivers her closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez▶116. Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT3Defense attorney Leslie Abramson delivers her closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez.▶117. Erik Menendez Prosecution RebuttalProsecutor Lester Kuriyama delivers his rebuttal in the case against Erik Menendez.▶118. Erik Menendez Jury DeliberationsThe jury requests multiple testimony readbacks in the case of CA v. Erik Menendez.▶119. Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations PT2The jury continues their deliberations in the case against Erik Menendez.▶120. Lyle Menendez Jury DeliberationsThe jury requests multiple testimony readbacks in the case of CA v. Lyle Menendez.▶121. Retrial HearingThe judge and counsel discuss the Menendez brothers' second trial.
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