CA v. MENENDEZ

1993 – 1994
Ended
Documentary · Crime
1 season
9.0/10

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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E1. Lyle Menendez Opening Statements
Jul 20, 1993
The prosecution claims Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents to gain their parents $14 million inheritance.
E2. 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.
E3. 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.
E4. 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.
E5. Det. Leslie Zoeller
Beverly Hills Police Detective Leslie Zoeller takes the stand in the Menendez brothers' trial.
E6. Det. Thomas Edmonds
Beverly Hills Police Detective Sgt. Thomas Edmonds takes the stand. The jury hears interview tapes of the Menendez brothers.