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Van Nuys Courthouse West, 14400 Erwin Street Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Van Nuys hosted the Menendez murder trial. Los Angeles Superior Court also identifies Van Nuys Courthouse West as the venue for later Menendez resentencing proceedings.
Working courthouse with public business hours and security screening. Entry to individual hearings depends on court rules and capacity.
Check the Venue’s Current Visitor Information ↗Lyle and Erik Menendez shot their parents, José and Kitty, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. Their trials contrasted allegations of long-term abuse with prosecutors’ account of financial motives. Both were convicted; later proceedings and renewed coverage revisited their sentences and the evidence about abuse.
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