Season 1

Season 1

1993-07-20
121 Episodes

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Lyle Menendez Opening Statements

1. Lyle Menendez Opening Statements

1993-07-20

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Det. Thomas Edmonds

6. Det. Thomas Edmonds

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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

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

Perry Berman

8. Perry Berman

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

OPJ: Craig Cignarelli

9. OPJ: Craig Cignarelli

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

Craig Cignarelli

10. Craig Cignarelli

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

Donovan Goodreau

11. Donovan Goodreau

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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

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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

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

OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel

14. OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel

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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)

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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

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

Dr. Irwin Golden

17. Dr. Irwin Golden

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Dr. Jeffrey Lulow

23. Dr. Jeffrey Lulow

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

Dr. Jerome Oziel PT5

24. Dr. Jerome Oziel PT5

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

Dr. Jerome Oziel PT6

25. Dr. Jerome Oziel PT6

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Brian Andersen Jr

31. Brian Andersen Jr

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

Kathleen Simonton

32. Kathleen Simonton

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

Diane Vander Molen

33. Diane Vander Molen

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

Cynthia McPhee

34. Cynthia McPhee

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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

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

Marianne Cano

36. Marianne Cano

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

Marta Cano

37. Marta Cano

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

Marta Cano PT2

38. Marta Cano PT2

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

Witness Testimony

39. Witness Testimony

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Mary Theresa Dominguez

47. Mary Theresa Dominguez

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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

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

Lyle Menendez PT2

49. Lyle Menendez PT2

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

Lyle Menendez PT3

50. Lyle Menendez PT3

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Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

Lyle Menendez PT4

51. Lyle Menendez PT4

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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

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Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

Lyle Menendez PT6

53. Lyle Menendez PT6

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The prosecution begins their cross examination of Lyle Menendez.

Lyle Menendez PT7

54. Lyle Menendez PT7

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Defendant Lyle Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

Lyle Menendez PT8

55. Lyle Menendez PT8

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Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

Lyle Menendez PT9

56. Lyle Menendez PT9

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Defendant Lyle Menendez concludes his testimony.

OPJ: Erik Menendez Testimony Hearing

57. OPJ: Erik Menendez Testimony Hearing

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

Erik Menenedez

58. Erik Menenedez

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Defendant Erik Menendez begins his testimony.

Erik Menendez PT2

59. Erik Menendez PT2

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Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

Erik Menendez PT3

60. Erik Menendez PT3

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

Erik Menendez PT4

61. Erik Menendez PT4

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Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony

Erik Menendez PT5

62. Erik Menendez PT5

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Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

Erik Menendez PT6

63. Erik Menendez PT6

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

Erik Menendez PT7

64. Erik Menendez PT7

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Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

Erik Menendez PT8

65. Erik Menendez PT8

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Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

Outside the Presence of the Jury

66. Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

Erik Menendez PT9

67. Erik Menendez PT9

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Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

Witness Testimony

68. Witness Testimony

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Dr. Stuart Hart

77. Dr. Stuart Hart

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

Dr. John Conte

78. Dr. John Conte

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

Outside the Presence of the Jury

79. Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

Dr. John Conte PT2

80. Dr. John Conte PT2

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

Joan Vander Molen & Patricia Andersen

81. Joan Vander Molen & Patricia Andersen

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

Carlos Baralt

82. Carlos Baralt

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The Menendez brothers' uncle Carlos Baralt takes the stand.

Witness Testimony

83. Witness Testimony

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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

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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

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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

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

OPJ: Lyle Menendez Jury Instructions

87. OPJ: Lyle Menendez Jury Instructions

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

The Menendez Confession Tapes

88. The Menendez Confession Tapes

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

Judalon Smyth

89. Judalon Smyth

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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

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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

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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

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Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings.

The Menendez Confession Tapes PT2

93. The Menendez Confession Tapes PT2

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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

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

Cynthia Erdelyi

95. Cynthia Erdelyi

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

Witness Testimony

96. Witness Testimony

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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

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

Flor de Maria Suria

98. Flor de Maria Suria

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

Jamie Lee Pisarcik

99. Jamie Lee Pisarcik

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

Brian Andersen

100. Brian Andersen

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Kitty Menendez's brother takes the stand.

Pat Heffernan

101. Pat Heffernan

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

Brian Andersen & Marlene Eisenberg

102. Brian Andersen & Marlene Eisenberg

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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

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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

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

Dr. William Vicary

105. Dr. William Vicary

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

Witness Testimony

106. Witness Testimony

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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

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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

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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

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

Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

110. Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

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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

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

Lyle Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

112. Lyle Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

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

Erik Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

113. Erik Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

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

Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

114. Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

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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

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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

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

Erik Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

117. Erik Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

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

Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations

118. Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations

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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

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

Lyle Menendez Jury Deliberations

120. Lyle Menendez Jury Deliberations

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

Retrial Hearing

121. Retrial Hearing

1994-01-28

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