Season 1

1. Lyle Menendez Opening Statements

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

1993-07-20 • ? min

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.

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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.

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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.

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5. Det. Leslie Zoeller

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

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6. Det. Thomas Edmonds

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

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7. Dep. Dwight Van Horn

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

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8. Perry Berman

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

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9. OPJ: Craig Cignarelli

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

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10. Craig Cignarelli

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

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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.

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12. Robert Rand, Richard Wenskoski & Glenn Stevens

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

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13. Glenn Stevens & Donovan Goodreau

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

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14. OPJ: Dr. Jerome Oziel

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

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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.

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16. Computer Expert Testimony

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

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17. Dr. Irwin Golden

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

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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.

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19. Dr. Jerome Oziel

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

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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.

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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.

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22. Dr. Jerome Oziel PT4

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

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23. Dr. Jeffrey Lulow

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

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24. Dr. Jerome Oziel PT5

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

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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.

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26. Det. Leslie Zoeller

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

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27. Bradley Brunon, Henry Llanio & Stephen Goldberg

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

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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.

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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.

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30. Dr. John Briere

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

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31. Brian Andersen Jr

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

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32. Kathleen Simonton

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

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33. Diane Vander Molen

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

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34. Cynthia McPhee

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

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35. Charles Wadlington & Meredith Geislerv

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

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36. Marianne Cano

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

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37. Marta Cano

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

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38. Marta Cano PT2

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

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39. Witness Testimony

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

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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.

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41. Pamela LiCausi, Emmanuel Zlotolow & Teresita Baralt

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

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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.

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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.

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44. Leslie Elmore, Barbara Howarth & Norman Pulse

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

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45. Skip Lowe, Katie Whalen & Douglas Doss

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

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46. OPJ: Lyle Menendez Testimony Hearing

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

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47. Mary Theresa Dominguez

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

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48. Lyle Menendez

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

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49. Lyle Menendez PT2

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

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50. Lyle Menendez PT3

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

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51. Lyle Menendez PT4

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

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52. Lyle Menendez PT5

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

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53. Lyle Menendez PT6

The prosecution begins their cross examination of Lyle Menendez.

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54. Lyle Menendez PT7

Defendant Lyle Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

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55. Lyle Menendez PT8

Defendant Lyle Menendez continues his testimony.

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56. Lyle Menendez PT9

Defendant Lyle Menendez concludes his testimony.

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57. OPJ: Erik Menendez Testimony Hearing

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

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58. Erik Menenedez

Defendant Erik Menendez begins his testimony.

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59. Erik Menendez PT2

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

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60. Erik Menendez PT3

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

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61. Erik Menendez PT4

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony

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62. Erik Menendez PT5

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

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63. Erik Menendez PT6

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

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64. Erik Menendez PT7

Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

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65. Erik Menendez PT8

Defendant Erik Menendez undergoes cross-examination.

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66. Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

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67. Erik Menendez PT9

Defendant Erik Menendez continues his testimony.

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68. Witness Testimony

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

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69. Dr. Ann Tyler

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

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70. Dr. Ann Tyler PT2

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

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71. Dr. Ann Tyler PT3

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

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72. Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess

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

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73. Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT2

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

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74. Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT3

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

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75. OPJ: Dr. John Conte

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

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76. Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess PT4

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

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77. Dr. Stuart Hart

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

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78. Dr. John Conte

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

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79. Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

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80. Dr. John Conte PT2

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

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81. Joan Vander Molen & Patricia Andersen

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

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82. Carlos Baralt

The Menendez brothers' uncle Carlos Baralt takes the stand.

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83. Witness Testimony

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

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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.

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85. Det. Leslie Zoeller

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

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86. Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

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87. OPJ: Lyle Menendez Jury Instructions

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

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88. The Menendez Confession Tapes

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

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89. Judalon Smyth

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

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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.

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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.

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92. Outside the Presence of the Jury

Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings.

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93. The Menendez Confession Tapes PT2

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

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94. The Menendez Confession Tapes PT3

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

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95. Cynthia Erdelyi

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

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96. Witness Testimony

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

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97. Outside the Presence of the Jury

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

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98. Flor de Maria Suria

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

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99. Jamie Lee Pisarcik

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

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100. Brian Andersen

Kitty Menendez's brother takes the stand.

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101. Pat Heffernan

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

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102. Brian Andersen & Marlene Eisenberg

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

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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.

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104. Guy DeLisio

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

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105. Dr. William Vicary

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

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106. Witness Testimony

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

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107. OPJ: Exhibits & Jury Instructions

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

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108. OPJ: Erik Menendez Jury Instructions

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

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109. Lyle Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

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

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110. Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

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

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111. Lyle Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

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

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112. Lyle Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

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

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113. Erik Menendez Prosecution Closing Arguments

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

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114. Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments

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

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115. Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT2

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

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116. Erik Menendez Defense Closing Arguments PT3

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

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117. Erik Menendez Prosecution Rebuttal

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

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118. Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations

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

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119. Erik Menendez Jury Deliberations PT2

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

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120. Lyle Menendez Jury Deliberations

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

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121. Retrial Hearing

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

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