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CA v. MENENDEZ

9.0(1)
First Aired:July 20, 1993
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:121
Status:Ended

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.

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Cast

Lyle Menendez

Lyle Menendez

Lyle Menendez

Erik Menendez

Erik Menendez

Erik Menendez

Leslie Abramson

Leslie Abramson

Leslie Abramson

Jill Lansing

Jill Lansing

Pamela Bozanich

Pamela Bozanich

Lester Kuriyama

Lester Kuriyama

Stanley Weisberg

Stanley Weisberg

Seasons

E1Lyle Menendez Opening Statements

Jul 20, 1993

The prosecution claims Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents to gain their parents $14 million inheritance.

E2Erik Menendez Opening Statements

The 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.

E3Christine Nye, Avrille Krom & Ofc. Michael Butkus

911 dispatcher Christine Nye, neighbor Avrille Krom & Beverly Hills police officer Michael Butkus take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E4Sgt. Kirk West, Bob Anderson & Richard Catalani

Beverly Hills police Sgt. Kirk West, charter boat cpt. Bob Anderson & criminalist Richard Catalani testify in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E5Det. Leslie Zoeller

Beverly Hills Police Detective Leslie Zoeller takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E6Det. Thomas Edmonds

Beverly Hills Police Detective Sgt. Thomas Edmonds takes the stand. The jury hears interview tapes of the Menendez brothers.

E7Dep. Dwight Van Horn

Beverly Hills Deputy Dwight Van Horn takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial, showing the alleged murder weapon.

E8Perry Berman

The Menendez brothers' former tennis coach, Perry Berman, takes the stand.

E9OPJ: Craig Cignarelli

Craig Cignarelli takes the stand outside the presence of the jury.

E10Craig Cignarelli

Craig Cignarelli testifies that his former best friend confessed to killing his parents two days after the murders.

E11Donovan Goodreau

Donovan Goodreau, a friend of Lyle Menendez when he lived in N.J., takes the stand in the Menendez brothers murder trial.

E12Robert Rand, Richard Wenskoski & Glenn Stevens

Journalist Robert Rand, bodyguard Richard Wenskoski & Glenn Stevens, a former friend of Lyle Menendez, take the stand.

E13Glenn Stevens & Donovan Goodreau

Glenn Stevens and Donovan Goodreau, friends of Lyle Menendez, continue their testimony.

E14OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel

The judge and counsel discuss the testimony of Dr. Jerome Oziel, the therapist who recorded Erik's confession.

E15OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel (part 2)

The judge and counsel discuss the testimony of Dr. Jerome Oziel, the therapist who recorded Erik's confession.

E16Computer Expert Testimony

Multiple computer experts take the stand regarding the Menendez brothers' search for their Jose Menendez's will.

E17Dr. Irwin Golden

Deputy medical examiner Dr. Irwin Golden, who performed the autopsies on Jose and Kitty, takes the stand.

E18Dr. Irwin Golden PT2

Deputy medical examiner Dr. Irwin Golden, who performed the autopsies on Jose and Kitty, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E19Dr. Jerome Oziel

The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, takes the stand. Oziel details Erik Menendez's murder confession.

E20Dr. Jerome Oziel PT2

The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, continues his testimony. Dr. Oziel recorded Erik Menendez's confession to killing his parents.

E21Dr. Jerome Oziel PT3

The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, continues his testimony. Dr. Oziel recorded Erik Menendez's confession to killing his parents.

E22Dr. Jerome Oziel PT4

The jury hears taped conversations between Dr. Jerome Oziel and his mistress, Judalon Smyth.

E23Dr. Jeffrey Lulow

Psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Lulow, who knew Dr. Jerome Oziel, takes the stand.

E24Dr. Jerome Oziel PT5

The jury hears taped conversations between Dr. Jerome Oziel and his mistress, Judalon Smyth.

E25Dr. Jerome Oziel PT6

The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, continues his testimony. Dr. Oziel recorded Erik Menendez's confession to killing his parents.

E26Det. Leslie Zoeller

Lead Detective Leslie Zoeller is recalled to the stand in the Menendez brothers' murder trial.

E27Bradley Brunon, Henry Llanio & Stephen Goldberg

Bradley Brunon, Henry Llanio and Stephen Goldberg take the stand in the Menendez brothers' murder trial.

E28Valerie Hart, Det. Leslie Zoeller & Mark Heffernan

Real estate agent Valerie Hart, lead Detective Leslie Zoeller and Mark Heffernan, the Menendez brothers' tennis coach, take the stand.

E29Valerie Hart, Det. Leslie Zoeller & Marta Cano

Real 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.

E30Dr. John Briere

Clinical psychologist Dr. John Briere takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E31Brian Andersen Jr

The Menendez brothers' cousin, Brian Andersen Jr., takes the stand.

E32Kathleen Simonton

Kathleen Simonton, the Menendez brothers' cousin, takes the stand.

E33Diane Vander Molen

The Menendez brothers' cousin, Diane Vander Molen, takes the stand.

E34Cynthia McPhee

Dr. Jerome Oziel's former lover and live-in babysitter, Cynthia McPhee, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E35Charles Wadlington & Meredith Geislerv

The Menendez brothers' former tennis coach, Charles Wadlington, and lifeguard, Meredith Geisler, take the stand.

E36Marianne Cano

The Menendez brothers' cousin, Marianne Cano, takes the stand.

E37Marta Cano

Jose Menendez's sister, Marta Cano, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E38Marta Cano PT2

Jose Menendez's sister, Marta Cano, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E39Witness Testimony

Stephen Nosner, Jessica Goldsmith, Robert Clouse, Patricia Cross & Faith Goldsmith take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E40William Kurtain, Alicia Hertz, Sandra Sharp & Charlene Elmore

Tennis coach William Kurtain, neighbor Alicia Hertz & teachers Sandra Sharp & Charlene Elmore take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E41Pamela LiCausi, Emmanuel Zlotolow & Teresita Baralt

Pamela LiCausi, Emmanuel Zlotolow & Jose Menendez's sister, Teresita Baralt, testify in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E42Teresita Baralt, Peter Cano, Janet Stoltzfus, Dr. Barbara Zussman & Kevin Whalen

Relatives of Jose Menendez, take the stand, followed by the Menendez brothers' teacher, and Kevin Whalen, a former friend of Erik Menendez.

E43Kevin Whalen & Kathleen Bulow-Cohen

Kevin Whalen, a former friend of Erik Menendez, continues his testimony, followed by Whalen's mother, Kathleen Bulow-Cohen.

E44Leslie Elmore, Barbara Howarth & Norman Pulse

Leslie Elmore, Barbara Howarth & Norman Pulse take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E45Skip Lowe, Katie Whalen & Douglas Doss

Skip Lowe, Katie Whalen & Douglas Doss take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E46OPJ: Lyle Menendez Testimony Hearing

The judge and counsel discuss defendant Lyle Menendez's testimony outside the presence of the jury.

E47Mary Theresa Dominguez

Mary Theresa Dominguez, the sister-in-law of the former owner of the Menendezs' Beverly Hills home, takes the stand.

E48Lyle Menendez

Defendant Lyle Menendez details the alleged sexual abuse he suffered from his parents.

E49Lyle Menendez PT2

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony, detailing allegations of abuse by his mother, Kitty Menendez.

E50Lyle Menendez PT3

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

E51Lyle Menendez PT4

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony, describing the day he and Erik confronted their father about the abuse.

E52Lyle Menendez PT5

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

E53Lyle Menendez PT6

The prosecution begins their cross examination of Lyle Menendez.

E54Lyle Menendez PT7

Defendant Lyle Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

E55Lyle Menendez PT8

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

E56Lyle Menendez PT9

Defendant Lyle Menendez concludes his testimony.

E57OPJ: Erik Menendez Testimony Hearing

The judge and counsel discuss defendant Erik Menendez's testimony.

E58Erik Menenedez

Defendant Erik Menendez begins his testimony.

E59Erik Menendez PT2

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

E60Erik Menendez PT3

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony, detailing how Lyle sought to protect him growing up.

E61Erik Menendez PT4

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony

E62Erik Menendez PT5

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

E63Erik Menendez PT6

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony, describing how he and Lyle killed their parents.

E64Erik Menendez PT7

Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

E65Erik Menendez PT8

Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

E66Outside the Presence of the Jury

Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.

E67Erik Menendez PT9

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

E68Witness Testimony

Donovan Goodreau, Tracy Baker, Marta Cano, Armando Lopez, Andres Cano & David Marovitch take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E69Dr. Ann Tyler

Psychologist Dr. Ann Tyler, who specializes in child abuse, takes the stand during the Menendez brothers' trial.

E70Dr. Ann Tyler PT2

Dr. Ann Tyler, who specializes in child abuse, continues her testimony in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E71Dr. Ann Tyler PT3

Dr. Ann Tyler, who specializes in child abuse, continues her testimony in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E72Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess

Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E73Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT2

Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E74Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT3

Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E75OPJ: Dr. John Conte

Dr. John Conte, who interviewed Lyle Menendez, gives his testimony outside the presence of the jury.

E76Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT4

Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E77Dr. Stuart Hart

Psychologist Dr. Stuart Hart, who specializes in child abuse, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E78Dr. John Conte

Dr. John Conte, who interviewed Lyle Menendez, takes the stand.

E79Outside the Presence of the Jury

Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.

E80Dr. John Conte PT2

Dr. John Conte, who interviewed Lyle Menendez, continues his testimony.

E81Joan Vander Molen & Patricia Andersen

Kitty Menendez's sister, Joan Vander Molen, and sister-in-law, Patricia Andersen, take the stand.

E82Carlos Baralt

The Menendez brothers' uncle Carlos Baralt takes the stand.

E83Witness Testimony

Pediatrician Dr. Kerry English, John Nickel & Edward Fenno, a former friend of Erik Menendez, take the stand.

E84Dr. Edwin Cox & Roger Smith

Kitty Menendez's therapist, Dr. Edwin Cox, and Roger Smith, who took over Jose Menendez's position at Live Entertainment, take the stand.

E85Det. Leslie Zoeller

Detective Leslie Zoeller is recalled to the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E86Outside the Presence of the Jury

Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.

E87OPJ: Lyle Menendez Jury Instructions

Lyle Menendez's defense team and the prosecution discuss jury instructions.

E88The Menendez Confession Tapes

Dr. John Conte discusses the Menendez brothers' tapes with Dr. Jerome Oziel.

E89Judalon Smyth

Dr. Jerome Oziel's former mistress, who claimed to hear the Menendez brothers' confession to killing their parents, takes the stand.

E90Dr. Warden Emory & Judalon Smyth PT2

Dr. Warden Emory, a physician who saw Kitty Menendez, briefly takes the stand. Judalon Smyth continues her testimony.

E91Judalon Smyth PT3

Dr. Jerome Oziel's former mistress who claimed to hear the Menendez brothers' confession to killing their parents, takes the stand.

E92Outside the Presence of the Jury

Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings.

E93The Menendez Confession Tapes PT2

Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess discusses the Menendez brothers' confession tapes with Dr. Jerome Oziel.

E94The Menendez Confession Tapes PT3

Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess discusses the Menendez brothers' confession tapes with Dr. Jerome Oziel.

E95Cynthia Erdelyi

Private Investigator Cynthia Erdelyi takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E96Witness Testimony

Former bodyguard Andrew Valentine, pool repairman Grant Walker & more witnesses take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.

E97Outside the Presence of the Jury

Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.

E98Flor de Maria Suria

Flor de Maria Suria, a former maid for the Menendez family, takes the stand.

E99Jamie Lee Pisarcik

Jamie Lee Pisarcik, Lyle Menendez's ex-girlfriend, takes the stand.

E100Brian Andersen

Kitty Menendez's brother takes the stand.

E101Pat Heffernan

Pat Heffernan, the wife of the Menendez brothers' tennis coach Mark Heffernan, takes the stand.

E102Brian Andersen & Marlene Eisenberg

Brian Andersen, the brother of Kitty Menendez, and Marlene Eisenberg, Jose Menendez's assistant, take the stand.

E103Brian Andersen, Karen Farrell, Marlene Eisenberg & Det. Les Zoeller

Brian 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.

E104Guy DeLisio

Guy DeLisio, a former limo driver who picked up Erik Menendez, takes the stand.

E105Dr. William Vicary

Dr. William Vicary, Erik Menendez's psychiatrist who allegedly altered notes for the trial, takes the stand.

E106Witness Testimony

Detective Les Zoeller, Ann Ingraham, Virginia Valdry, Mark Slotkin, Mark Heffernan, and more testify in the Menendez brothers murder trial.

E107OPJ: Exhibits & Jury Instructions

Counsel and the judge discuss exhibits and jury instructions outside the presence of the jury.

E108OPJ: Erik Menendez Jury Instructions

Counsel and the judge discuss Erik Menendez's jury instructions outside the presence of the jury.

E109Lyle Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

Prosecutor Pamela Bozanich gives her closing argument in the case against Lyle Menendez.

E110Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

Defense attorney Michael Burt delivers his closing argument in the case against Lyle Menendez.

E111Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

Defense attorney Jill Lansing delivers her closing argument in the case against Lyle Menendez.

E112Lyle Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

The prosecution delivers their rebuttal in the case against Lyle Menendez.

E113Erik Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

Prosecutor Lester Kuriyama delivers his closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez.

E114Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

Defense attorney Leslie Abramson delivers her closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez.

E115Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT2

Defense attorney Leslie Abramson delivers her closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez

E116Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT3

Defense attorney Leslie Abramson delivers her closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez.

E117Erik Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

Prosecutor Lester Kuriyama delivers his rebuttal in the case against Erik Menendez.

E118Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations

The jury requests multiple testimony readbacks in the case of CA v. Erik Menendez.

E119Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations PT2

The jury continues their deliberations in the case against Erik Menendez.

E120Lyle Menendez Jury Deliberations

The jury requests multiple testimony readbacks in the case of CA v. Lyle Menendez.

E121Retrial Hearing

Jan 28, 1994

The judge and counsel discuss the Menendez brothers' second trial.

Storyline

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.

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