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3:25 PM EDT Tamara Lucero Goodell excused from the stand
After Goodell testified, court entered a break for lunch. Proceedings were expected to resume Tuesday afternoon.
3:18 PM EDT Tamara Lucero Goodell faces cross examination from prosecutors
On cross examination, Tamara Lucero Goodell was asked to talk about how the brothers have changed over the past three decades and whether they talked with her about the murders. She said they did, but only to say they were sorry for the pain caused to the family.
When asked whether she ever saw Kitty or Jose Menendez abuse the brothers, Goodell said she saw Jose Menendez once grab one of them by the back of the neck at a tennis court.
3:12 PM EDT Family member asked about Menendez brothers' plans, if they're released
During direct examination, Tamara Lucero Goodell talked about what the brothers might do if they were released. She said Lyle Menendez wants to work on green spaces and Erik Menendez would like to provide hospice care.
Asked whether the brothers have changed since the murders, she said they are 1,000 times different.
"It would bring a lot of closure for all of us," she said of the possibility of their release.
3:07 PM EDT Second defense witness begins testimony
Tamara Lucero Goodell, another Menendez family member, was 9 at the time of the murders. She said Erik and Lyle Menendez are like brothers to her.
She insisted the brothers, if released today, would not commit a 'super-strike' crime -- one of the crimes that would prevent resentencing.
3:04 PM EDT Lyle and Erik Menendez to speaking during resentencing hearing
Lyle and Erik Menendez will address the court after the arguments on both sides are done at the end of the resentencing hearings, a judge ruled.
The ruling means the brothers will not be subjected to cross-examination by prosecution.
The brothers, who attended Tuesday's hearing, waved at the camera, acknowledging their defense team in the Van Nuys courtroom.
2:58 PM EDT Prosecutors cross-examine Anamaria Baralt
During cross examination, Menendez family member Anamaria Baralt said pain was caused by the brothers’ actions, but that she has long forgiven them.
She also was asked about whether the brothers had ever admitted perjury. Baralt admitted speaking to Lyle Menendez about the alleged trial perjury once in the last few weeks, adding that he had admitted to trying to manipulate the case by asking a witness to testify falsely.
2:04 PM EDT Anamaria Baralt concludes testimony
Family members hugged Anamaria Baralt, a Menendez brothers cousin, after her emotional testimony.
She described the effect of the murders on the family, saying, "It has been a relentless examination of our family in the public eye… it has been a torture for decades."
Menendez brothers cousin Anamaria Baralt arrives at courthouse
Anamaria Baralt, a fierce defender of the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom, answered questions on her way into the courthouse Tuesday May 13, 2025.
1:56 PM EDT Judge outlines standards for resentencing
Before witnesses were presented, Judge Michael Jesic discussed the legislative framework for resentencing. He said that resentencing would only be taken off the table if there was a presumption that the brothers would commit a specific list of high-level crimes, such as murder or rape.
1:44 PM EDT Anamaria Baralt, cousin to Erik and Lyle Menendez, is first witness
Menendez brothers cousin Anamaria Baralt is the first witness to speak at the resentencing hearing.
Their attorney, Mark Geragos, asked her how often she has been to court for the brothers. She estimated 10 to 15 times.
"Thirty-five years is enough… They are universally forgiven by the family," Baralt said.
1:38 PM EDT Hearing underway in Van Nuys after morning delay
After a delay, the hearing started at about 9:40 a.m. Erik and Lyle Menendez appeared via video feed wearing blue prison jumpsuits and waved hello to people gathered in the courtroom.
1:34 PM EDT LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman arrives at courthouse in Van Nuys
District Attorney Nathan Hochman entered the courthouse in Van Nuys.
1:09 PM EDT Menendez brothers to appear on video feed
As they have at past hearings, Lyle and Erik Menendez are expected to appear in the courtroom on a video feed from prison.
It was not immediately clear whether they will speak at the two-day hearing.
Proceedings are behind schedule this morning in Van Nuys.
Live updates: First witnesses speak at Menendez brothers resentencing hearing
A two-day resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez begins Tuesday. Follow live updates below
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3:25 PM EDT Tamara Lucero Goodell excused from the stand
After Goodell testified, court entered a break for lunch. Proceedings were expected to resume Tuesday afternoon.
3:18 PM EDT Tamara Lucero Goodell faces cross examination from prosecutors
On cross examination, Tamara Lucero Goodell was asked to talk about how the brothers have changed over the past three decades and whether they talked with her about the murders. She said they did, but only to say they were sorry for the pain caused to the family.
When asked whether she ever saw Kitty or Jose Menendez abuse the brothers, Goodell said she saw Jose Menendez once grab one of them by the back of the neck at a tennis court.
3:12 PM EDT Family member asked about Menendez brothers' plans, if they're released
During direct examination, Tamara Lucero Goodell talked about what the brothers might do if they were released. She said Lyle Menendez wants to work on green spaces and Erik Menendez would like to provide hospice care.
Asked whether the brothers have changed since the murders, she said they are 1,000 times different.
"It would bring a lot of closure for all of us," she said of the possibility of their release.
3:07 PM EDT Second defense witness begins testimony
Tamara Lucero Goodell, another Menendez family member, was 9 at the time of the murders. She said Erik and Lyle Menendez are like brothers to her.
She insisted the brothers, if released today, would not commit a 'super-strike' crime -- one of the crimes that would prevent resentencing.
3:04 PM EDT Lyle and Erik Menendez to speaking during resentencing hearing
Lyle and Erik Menendez will address the court after the arguments on both sides are done at the end of the resentencing hearings, a judge ruled.
The ruling means the brothers will not be subjected to cross-examination by prosecution.
The brothers, who attended Tuesday's hearing, waved at the camera, acknowledging their defense team in the Van Nuys courtroom.
2:58 PM EDT Prosecutors cross-examine Anamaria Baralt
During cross examination, Menendez family member Anamaria Baralt said pain was caused by the brothers’ actions, but that she has long forgiven them.
She also was asked about whether the brothers had ever admitted perjury. Baralt admitted speaking to Lyle Menendez about the alleged trial perjury once in the last few weeks, adding that he had admitted to trying to manipulate the case by asking a witness to testify falsely.
2:04 PM EDT Anamaria Baralt concludes testimony
Family members hugged Anamaria Baralt, a Menendez brothers cousin, after her emotional testimony.
She described the effect of the murders on the family, saying, "It has been a relentless examination of our family in the public eye… it has been a torture for decades."
Menendez brothers cousin Anamaria Baralt arrives at courthouse
Anamaria Baralt, a fierce defender of the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom, answered questions on her way into the courthouse Tuesday May 13, 2025.
1:56 PM EDT Judge outlines standards for resentencing
Before witnesses were presented, Judge Michael Jesic discussed the legislative framework for resentencing. He said that resentencing would only be taken off the table if there was a presumption that the brothers would commit a specific list of high-level crimes, such as murder or rape.
1:44 PM EDT Anamaria Baralt, cousin to Erik and Lyle Menendez, is first witness
Menendez brothers cousin Anamaria Baralt is the first witness to speak at the resentencing hearing.
Their attorney, Mark Geragos, asked her how often she has been to court for the brothers. She estimated 10 to 15 times.
"Thirty-five years is enough… They are universally forgiven by the family," Baralt said.
1:38 PM EDT Hearing underway in Van Nuys after morning delay
After a delay, the hearing started at about 9:40 a.m. Erik and Lyle Menendez appeared via video feed wearing blue prison jumpsuits and waved hello to people gathered in the courtroom.
1:34 PM EDT LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman arrives at courthouse in Van Nuys
District Attorney Nathan Hochman entered the courthouse in Van Nuys.
1:09 PM EDT Menendez brothers to appear on video feed
As they have at past hearings, Lyle and Erik Menendez are expected to appear in the courtroom on a video feed from prison.
It was not immediately clear whether they will speak at the two-day hearing.
Proceedings are behind schedule this morning in Van Nuys.
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