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Lyle Menendez Opening Statements
S1 Ep1
1.0
20th Jul 1993
The prosecution claims Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents to gain their parents $14 million inheritance.
Erik Menendez Opening Statements
S1 Ep2
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
S1 Ep3
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
S1 Ep4
Beverly Hills police Sgt. Kirk West, charter boat cpt. Bob Anderson & criminalist Richard Catalani testify in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Det. Leslie Zoeller
S1 Ep5
Beverly Hills Police Detective Leslie Zoeller takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Det. Thomas Edmonds
S1 Ep6
Beverly Hills Police Detective Sgt. Thomas Edmonds takes the stand. The jury hears interview tapes of the Menendez brothers.
Dep. Dwight Van Horn
S1 Ep7
Beverly Hills Deputy Dwight Van Horn takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial, showing the alleged murder weapon.
Perry Berman
S1 Ep8
The Menendez brothers' former tennis coach, Perry Berman, takes the stand.
OPJ: Craig Cignarelli
S1 Ep9
Craig Cignarelli takes the stand outside the presence of the jury.
Craig Cignarelli
S1 Ep10
Craig Cignarelli testifies that his former best friend confessed to killing his parents two days after the murders.
Donovan Goodreau
S1 Ep11
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
S1 Ep12
Journalist Robert Rand, bodyguard Richard Wenskoski & Glenn Stevens, a former friend of Lyle Menendez, take the stand.
Glenn Stevens & Donovan Goodreau
S1 Ep13
Glenn Stevens and Donovan Goodreau, friends of Lyle Menendez, continue their testimony.
OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel
S1 Ep14
The judge and counsel discuss the testimony of Dr. Jerome Oziel, the therapist who recorded Erik's confession.
OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel (part 2)
S1 Ep15
The judge and counsel discuss the testimony of Dr. Jerome Oziel, the therapist who recorded Erik's confession.
Computer Expert Testimony
S1 Ep16
Multiple computer experts take the stand regarding the Menendez brothers' search for their Jose Menendez's will.
Dr. Irwin Golden
S1 Ep17
Deputy medical examiner Dr. Irwin Golden, who performed the autopsies on Jose and Kitty, takes the stand.
Dr. Irwin Golden PT2
S1 Ep18
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
S1 Ep19
The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, takes the stand. Oziel details Erik Menendez's murder confession.
Dr. Jerome Oziel PT2
S1 Ep20
The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, continues his testimony. Dr. Oziel recorded Erik Menendez's confession to killing his parents.
Dr. Jerome Oziel PT3
S1 Ep21
The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, continues his testimony. Dr. Oziel recorded Erik Menendez's confession to killing his parents.
Dr. Jerome Oziel PT4
S1 Ep22
The jury hears taped conversations between Dr. Jerome Oziel and his mistress, Judalon Smyth.
Dr. Jeffrey Lulow
S1 Ep23
Psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Lulow, who knew Dr. Jerome Oziel, takes the stand.
Dr. Jerome Oziel PT5
S1 Ep24
The jury hears taped conversations between Dr. Jerome Oziel and his mistress, Judalon Smyth.
Dr. Jerome Oziel PT6
S1 Ep25
The brothers' therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, continues his testimony. Dr. Oziel recorded Erik Menendez's confession to killing his parents.
Det. Leslie Zoeller
S1 Ep26
Lead Detective Leslie Zoeller is recalled to the stand in the Menendez brothers' murder trial.
Bradley Brunon, Henry Llanio & Stephen Goldberg
S1 Ep27
Bradley Brunon, Henry Llanio and Stephen Goldberg take the stand in the Menendez brothers' murder trial.
Valerie Hart, Det. Leslie Zoeller & Mark Heffernan
S1 Ep28
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
S1 Ep29
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
S1 Ep30
Clinical psychologist Dr. John Briere takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Brian Andersen Jr
S1 Ep31
The Menendez brothers' cousin, Brian Andersen Jr., takes the stand.
Kathleen Simonton
S1 Ep32
Kathleen Simonton, the Menendez brothers' cousin, takes the stand.
Diane Vander Molen
S1 Ep33
The Menendez brothers' cousin, Diane Vander Molen, takes the stand.
Cynthia McPhee
S1 Ep34
Dr. Jerome Oziel's former lover and live-in babysitter, Cynthia McPhee, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Charles Wadlington & Meredith Geislerv
S1 Ep35
The Menendez brothers' former tennis coach, Charles Wadlington, and lifeguard, Meredith Geisler, take the stand.
Marianne Cano
S1 Ep36
The Menendez brothers' cousin, Marianne Cano, takes the stand.
Marta Cano
S1 Ep37
Jose Menendez's sister, Marta Cano, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Marta Cano PT2
S1 Ep38
Jose Menendez's sister, Marta Cano, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Witness Testimony
S1 Ep39
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
S1 Ep40
Tennis coach William Kurtain, neighbor Alicia Hertz & teachers Sandra Sharp & Charlene Elmore take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
The judge and counsel discuss defendant Erik Menendez's testimony.
Erik Menenedez
S1 Ep58
Defendant Erik Menendez begins his testimony.
Erik Menendez PT2
S1 Ep59
Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.
Erik Menendez PT3
S1 Ep60
Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony, detailing how Lyle sought to protect him growing up.
Erik Menendez PT4
S1 Ep61
Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony
Erik Menendez PT5
S1 Ep62
Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.
Erik Menendez PT6
S1 Ep63
Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony, describing how he and Lyle killed their parents.
Erik Menendez PT7
S1 Ep64
Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.
Erik Menendez PT8
S1 Ep65
Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.
Outside the Presence of the Jury
S1 Ep66
Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.
Erik Menendez PT9
S1 Ep67
Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.
Witness Testimony
S1 Ep68
Donovan Goodreau, Tracy Baker, Marta Cano, Armando Lopez, Andres Cano & David Marovitch take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Dr. Ann Tyler
S1 Ep69
Psychologist Dr. Ann Tyler, who specializes in child abuse, takes the stand during the Menendez brothers' trial.
Dr. Ann Tyler PT2
S1 Ep70
Dr. Ann Tyler, who specializes in child abuse, continues her testimony in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Dr. Ann Tyler PT3
S1 Ep71
Dr. Ann Tyler, who specializes in child abuse, continues her testimony in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess
S1 Ep72
Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT2
S1 Ep73
Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT3
S1 Ep74
Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
OPJ: Dr. John Conte
S1 Ep75
Dr. John Conte, who interviewed Lyle Menendez, gives his testimony outside the presence of the jury.
Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT4
S1 Ep76
Psychiatric mental health nursing expert Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Dr. Stuart Hart
S1 Ep77
Psychologist Dr. Stuart Hart, who specializes in child abuse, takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Dr. John Conte
S1 Ep78
Dr. John Conte, who interviewed Lyle Menendez, takes the stand.
Outside the Presence of the Jury
S1 Ep79
Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.
Dr. John Conte PT2
S1 Ep80
Dr. John Conte, who interviewed Lyle Menendez, continues his testimony.
Joan Vander Molen & Patricia Andersen
S1 Ep81
Kitty Menendez's sister, Joan Vander Molen, and sister-in-law, Patricia Andersen, take the stand.
Carlos Baralt
S1 Ep82
The Menendez brothers' uncle Carlos Baralt takes the stand.
Witness Testimony
S1 Ep83
Pediatrician Dr. Kerry English, John Nickel & Edward Fenno, a former friend of Erik Menendez, take the stand.
Dr. Edwin Cox & Roger Smith
S1 Ep84
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
S1 Ep85
Detective Leslie Zoeller is recalled to the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Outside the Presence of the Jury
S1 Ep86
Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.
OPJ: Lyle Menendez Jury Instructions
S1 Ep87
Lyle Menendez's defense team and the prosecution discuss jury instructions.
The Menendez Confession Tapes
S1 Ep88
Dr. John Conte discusses the Menendez brothers' tapes with Dr. Jerome Oziel.
Judalon Smyth
S1 Ep89
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
S1 Ep90
Dr. Warden Emory, a physician who saw Kitty Menendez, briefly takes the stand. Judalon Smyth continues her testimony.
Judalon Smyth PT3
S1 Ep91
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
S1 Ep92
Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings.
The Menendez Confession Tapes PT2
S1 Ep93
Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess discusses the Menendez brothers' confession tapes with Dr. Jerome Oziel.
The Menendez Confession Tapes PT3
S1 Ep94
Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess discusses the Menendez brothers' confession tapes with Dr. Jerome Oziel.
Cynthia Erdelyi
S1 Ep95
Private Investigator Cynthia Erdelyi takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Witness Testimony
S1 Ep96
Former bodyguard Andrew Valentine, pool repairman Grant Walker & more witnesses take the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
Outside the Presence of the Jury
S1 Ep97
Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings outside the presence of the jury.
Flor de Maria Suria
S1 Ep98
Flor de Maria Suria, a former maid for the Menendez family, takes the stand.
Jamie Lee Pisarcik
S1 Ep99
Jamie Lee Pisarcik, Lyle Menendez's ex-girlfriend, takes the stand.
Brian Andersen
S1 Ep100
Kitty Menendez's brother takes the stand.
Pat Heffernan
S1 Ep101
Pat Heffernan, the wife of the Menendez brothers' tennis coach Mark Heffernan, takes the stand.
Brian Andersen & Marlene Eisenberg
S1 Ep102
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
S1 Ep103
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
S1 Ep104
Guy DeLisio, a former limo driver who picked up Erik Menendez, takes the stand.
Dr. William Vicary
S1 Ep105
Dr. William Vicary, Erik Menendez's psychiatrist who allegedly altered notes for the trial, takes the stand.
Witness Testimony
S1 Ep106
Detective Les Zoeller, Ann Ingraham, Virginia Valdry, Mark Slotkin, Mark Heffernan, and more testify in the Menendez brothers murder trial.
OPJ: Exhibits & Jury Instructions
S1 Ep107
Counsel and the judge discuss exhibits and jury instructions outside the presence of the jury.
OPJ: Erik Menendez Jury Instructions
S1 Ep108
Counsel and the judge discuss Erik Menendez's jury instructions outside the presence of the jury.
Lyle Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments
S1 Ep109
Prosecutor Pamela Bozanich gives her closing argument in the case against Lyle Menendez.
Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments
S1 Ep110
Defense attorney Michael Burt delivers his closing argument in the case against Lyle Menendez.
Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments
S1 Ep111
Defense attorney Jill Lansing delivers her closing argument in the case against Lyle Menendez.
Lyle Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal
S1 Ep112
The prosecution delivers their rebuttal in the case against Lyle Menendez.
Erik Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments
S1 Ep113
Prosecutor Lester Kuriyama delivers his closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez.
Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments
S1 Ep114
Defense attorney Leslie Abramson delivers her closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez.
Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT2
S1 Ep115
Defense attorney Leslie Abramson delivers her closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez
Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT3
S1 Ep116
Defense attorney Leslie Abramson delivers her closing argument in the case against Erik Menendez.
Erik Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal
S1 Ep117
Prosecutor Lester Kuriyama delivers his rebuttal in the case against Erik Menendez.
Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations
S1 Ep118
The jury requests multiple testimony readbacks in the case of CA v. Erik Menendez.
Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations PT2
S1 Ep119
The jury continues their deliberations in the case against Erik Menendez.
Lyle Menendez Jury Deliberations
S1 Ep120
The jury requests multiple testimony readbacks in the case of CA v. Lyle Menendez.
Retrial Hearing
S1 Ep121
28th Jan 1994
The judge and counsel discuss the Menendez brothers' second trial.
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.
The first episode of CA v. MENENDEZ aired on July 20, 1993.
The last episode of CA v. MENENDEZ aired on January 28, 1994.
