CA v. MENENDEZ - Season 1

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Lyle Menendez Opening Statements

1 - Lyle Menendez Opening Statements

Air Date: July 20, 1993

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

Erik Menendez Opening Statements

2 - Erik 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.

Christine Nye, Avrille Krom & Ofc. Michael Butkus

3 - Christine 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.

Sgt. Kirk West, Bob Anderson & Richard Catalani

4 - Sgt. 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.

Det. Leslie Zoeller

5 - Det. Leslie Zoeller

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

Det. Thomas Edmonds

6 - Det. Thomas Edmonds

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

Dep. Dwight Van Horn

7 - Dep. Dwight Van Horn

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

Perry Berman

8 - Perry Berman

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

OPJ: Craig Cignarelli

9 - OPJ: Craig Cignarelli

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

Craig Cignarelli

10 - Craig Cignarelli

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

Donovan Goodreau

11 - Donovan Goodreau

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

Robert Rand, Richard Wenskoski & Glenn Stevens

12 - Robert Rand, Richard Wenskoski & Glenn Stevens

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

Glenn Stevens & Donovan Goodreau

13 - Glenn Stevens & Donovan Goodreau

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

OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel

14 - OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel

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

OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel (part 2)

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.

Computer Expert Testimony

16 - Computer Expert Testimony

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

Dr. Irwin Golden

17 - Dr. Irwin Golden

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

Dr. Irwin Golden PT2

18 - Dr. 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.

Dr. Jerome Oziel

19 - Dr. Jerome Oziel

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

Dr. Jerome Oziel PT2

20 - Dr. Jerome Oziel PT2

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

Dr. Jerome Oziel PT3

21 - Dr. Jerome Oziel PT3

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

Dr. Jerome Oziel PT4

22 - Dr. Jerome Oziel PT4

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

Dr. Jeffrey Lulow

23 - Dr. Jeffrey Lulow

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

Dr. Jerome Oziel PT5

24 - Dr. Jerome Oziel PT5

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

Dr. Jerome Oziel PT6

25 - Dr. Jerome Oziel PT6

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

Det. Leslie Zoeller

26 - Det. Leslie Zoeller

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

Bradley Brunon, Henry Llanio & Stephen Goldberg

27 - Bradley Brunon, Henry Llanio & Stephen Goldberg

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

Valerie Hart, Det. Leslie Zoeller & Mark Heffernan

28 - Valerie 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.

Valerie Hart, Det. Leslie Zoeller & Marta Cano

29 - Valerie 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.

Dr. John Briere

30 - Dr. John Briere

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

Brian Andersen Jr

31 - Brian Andersen Jr

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

Kathleen Simonton

32 - Kathleen Simonton

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

Diane Vander Molen

33 - Diane Vander Molen

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

Cynthia McPhee

34 - Cynthia McPhee

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

Charles Wadlington & Meredith Geislerv

35 - Charles Wadlington & Meredith Geislerv

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

Marianne Cano

36 - Marianne Cano

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

Marta Cano

37 - Marta Cano

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

Marta Cano PT2

38 - Marta Cano PT2

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

Witness Testimony

39 - Witness Testimony

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

William Kurtain, Alicia Hertz, Sandra Sharp & Charlene Elmore

40 - William 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.

Pamela LiCausi, Emmanuel Zlotolow & Teresita Baralt

41 - Pamela LiCausi, Emmanuel Zlotolow & Teresita Baralt

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

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

42 - Teresita 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.

Kevin Whalen & Kathleen Bulow-Cohen

43 - Kevin Whalen & Kathleen Bulow-Cohen

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

Leslie Elmore, Barbara Howarth & Norman Pulse

44 - Leslie Elmore, Barbara Howarth & Norman Pulse

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

Skip Lowe, Katie Whalen & Douglas Doss

45 - Skip Lowe, Katie Whalen & Douglas Doss

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

OPJ: Lyle Menendez Testimony Hearing

46 - OPJ: Lyle Menendez Testimony Hearing

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

Mary Theresa Dominguez

47 - Mary Theresa Dominguez

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

Lyle Menendez

48 - Lyle Menendez

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

Lyle Menendez PT2

49 - Lyle Menendez PT2

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

Lyle Menendez PT3

50 - Lyle Menendez PT3

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

Lyle Menendez PT4

51 - Lyle Menendez PT4

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

Lyle Menendez PT5

52 - Lyle Menendez PT5

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

Lyle Menendez PT6

53 - Lyle Menendez PT6

The prosecution begins their cross examination of Lyle Menendez.

Lyle Menendez PT7

54 - Lyle Menendez PT7

Defendant Lyle Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

Lyle Menendez PT8

55 - Lyle Menendez PT8

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

Lyle Menendez PT9

56 - Lyle Menendez PT9

Defendant Lyle Menendez concludes his testimony.

OPJ: Erik Menendez Testimony Hearing

57 - OPJ: Erik Menendez Testimony Hearing

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

Erik Menenedez

58 - Erik Menenedez

Defendant Erik Menendez begins his testimony.

Erik Menendez PT2

59 - Erik Menendez PT2

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

Erik Menendez PT3

60 - Erik Menendez PT3

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

Erik Menendez PT4

61 - Erik Menendez PT4

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony

Erik Menendez PT5

62 - Erik Menendez PT5

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

Erik Menendez PT6

63 - Erik Menendez PT6

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

Erik Menendez PT7

64 - Erik Menendez PT7

Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

Erik Menendez PT8

65 - Erik Menendez PT8

Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

Outside the Presence of the Jury

66 - Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

Erik Menendez PT9

67 - Erik Menendez PT9

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

Witness Testimony

68 - Witness Testimony

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

Dr. Ann Tyler

69 - Dr. Ann Tyler

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

Dr. Ann Tyler PT2

70 - Dr. Ann Tyler PT2

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

Dr. Ann Tyler PT3

71 - Dr. Ann Tyler PT3

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

Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess

72 - Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess

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

Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT2

73 - Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT2

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

Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT3

74 - Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT3

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

OPJ: Dr. John Conte

75 - OPJ: Dr. John Conte

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

Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT4

76 - Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT4

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

Dr. Stuart Hart

77 - Dr. Stuart Hart

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

Dr. John Conte

78 - Dr. John Conte

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

Outside the Presence of the Jury

79 - Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

Dr. John Conte PT2

80 - Dr. John Conte PT2

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

Joan Vander Molen & Patricia Andersen

81 - Joan Vander Molen & Patricia Andersen

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

Carlos Baralt

82 - Carlos Baralt

The Menendez brothers' uncle Carlos Baralt takes the stand.

Witness Testimony

83 - Witness Testimony

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

Dr. Edwin Cox & Roger Smith

84 - Dr. 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.

Det. Leslie Zoeller

85 - Det. Leslie Zoeller

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

Outside the Presence of the Jury

86 - Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

OPJ: Lyle Menendez Jury Instructions

87 - OPJ: Lyle Menendez Jury Instructions

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

The Menendez Confession Tapes

88 - The Menendez Confession Tapes

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

Judalon Smyth

89 - Judalon Smyth

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

Dr. Warden Emory & Judalon Smyth PT2

90 - Dr. Warden Emory & Judalon Smyth PT2

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

Judalon Smyth PT3

91 - Judalon Smyth PT3

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

Outside the Presence of the Jury

92 - Outside the Presence of the Jury

Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings.

The Menendez Confession Tapes PT2

93 - The Menendez Confession Tapes PT2

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

The Menendez Confession Tapes PT3

94 - The Menendez Confession Tapes PT3

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

Cynthia Erdelyi

95 - Cynthia Erdelyi

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

Witness Testimony

96 - Witness Testimony

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

Outside the Presence of the Jury

97 - Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

Flor de Maria Suria

98 - Flor de Maria Suria

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

Jamie Lee Pisarcik

99 - Jamie Lee Pisarcik

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

Brian Andersen

100 - Brian Andersen

Kitty Menendez's brother takes the stand.

Pat Heffernan

101 - Pat Heffernan

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

Brian Andersen & Marlene Eisenberg

102 - Brian Andersen & Marlene Eisenberg

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

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

103 - Brian 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.

Guy DeLisio

104 - Guy DeLisio

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

Dr. William Vicary

105 - Dr. William Vicary

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

Witness Testimony

106 - Witness Testimony

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

OPJ: Exhibits & Jury Instructions

107 - OPJ: Exhibits & Jury Instructions

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

OPJ: Erik Menendez Jury Instructions

108 - OPJ: Erik Menendez Jury Instructions

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

Lyle Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

109 - Lyle Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

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

Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

110 - Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

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

Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

111 - Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

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

Lyle Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

112 - Lyle Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

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

Erik Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

113 - Erik Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

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

Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

114 - Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

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

Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT2

115 - Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT2

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

Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT3

116 - Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT3

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

Erik Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

117 - Erik Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

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

Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations

118 - Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations

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

Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations PT2

119 - Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations PT2

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

Lyle Menendez Jury Deliberations

120 - Lyle Menendez Jury Deliberations

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

Retrial Hearing

121 - Retrial Hearing

Air Date: January 28, 1994

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