When The Detective Is Actually The Killer

Imagine being the lead detective in the LAPD investigating art-theft and real estate fraud, only to find yourself being interrogated for a murder. This was the case of former LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus who was convicted after 23 years. What you’re about to see is an unfortunate tale of secrets, betrayal, and a twisted love triangle, which compelled a police officer/lover to kill. This is the Case of Stephanie Lazarus.

[billpearson]

I was an LAPD police officer and the backstory is everyone in the department knew she had murdered that woman and they covered up for her like they do so many other cops who murder people.
Her mistake was pissing off one of the higher-ups which is why they reopen the case.

[rydz]

Sucks it took an entirely new generation of cops to catch her.

[terencehennegan]

The two detectives had nerves of steel, to conduct an interview of this magnitude in such a laid back manner is commendable. She didn’t have a clue she was being targeted.

[docadams]

I gotta say she has amazing health and memory for someone who's lived over a million years.

[AdamDguitars]

I’ve never seen someone act more guilty without openly admitting they’re guilty

[RomaArmyMensRights]

This woman’s eyes could pierce through the devil himself.

[NotKD]

For an experienced detective she sure can’t handle herself under pressure! She was rambling and just blatantly obvious she was uncomfortable

[age_of_reason]

She had the same computer for 10 yrs and never deleted her browsing history in that time. That's crazy too.

[vinsanity]

Hats off to the detectives for solving a million year old case.

Edit: Wow, thx guys. I think this my PR for comment likes lol

[mrmalicious]

Great job for those 2 detectives for looking into one of their own. That was courage.

[ingaz]

A few details left out here. First the bite mark. It was assumed the burglar was male but biting is rarely done by men, biting, hair pulling etc are most often signs of a female attacker. Also Stephanie Lazarus had taken the day off on the day of the murder, something that should have raised eyebrows. Furthermore the 3 shots fired were muffled by a rolled up blanket which is how no one heard the shots. This shows a planned attack. Also 2 bags of evidence went missing as the case was being reviewed back when it first happened, which could only have been done by someone with internal access to the evidence room, a police officer. And finally the only item actually missing from the home that day was the marriage license the young couple had recently applied for. Why in the world would a burglar take such an item? Either way, im glad they finally caught her, justice served late is better than no justice at all.

[RyanNEP]

I was a Georgia Corrections officer, 1994-2005. When we attended the academy in 1994 EVERY cadet had to give a DNA sample to be kept on state record. It should be a requirement for any law enforcement school in the country to do.

[pokemcnmaster]

The woman she killed was so so beautiful and full of life. It makes me sad that some bitter cop killed her and got away with it so long.

[stunytsuR]

The way she keeps saying it was a million years ago makes me think she remembers everything like it wasn't a million years ago

[thendday]

What's unreal is that Lazarus was still granted her retirement money even though she had spent just about the whole time on the clock as a murderer and the city ignored all the signs to investigate her because she was a cop.
The city of LA sure screwed the Rasmussen family of justice.

[magiccookies]

Dude, I feel so bad for Sherri.

Imagine that heartdropping, gutwrenching, feeling of seeing crazy ass Stephanie standing in your house while you’re home alone, after the literal YEARS of stalking, harassment and torment. She probably felt so fucking terrified, especially with the way Lazarus’s eyes bulge and the way her mouth moves, just really over-the-top and creepy facial expressions.. Also the fact that Stephanie gave her a very brutal, violent, hateful death. Then Stephanie gets to continue her life for 30 years, get married, travel, live life like nothing happened AS A COP.

Straight of a fuckin nightmare.

Rest In Peace Sherri Rasmussen, it’s just not fair.

[caitroseco]

It’s an injustice that the cops who helped her cover this up were not also charged

[BobbyDigital_TheCode]

Hats off to these two detectives and middle finger to the law enforcement structure that tried many times to ‘protect their own’.

[Konouj]

She has crazy eyes. I'm so sorry for the Rasmussen. Imagine losing your daughter/sister this way and the people, who should help bring you and her justice, just sweep under the rug.

[underthegardenwall]

Wow, she is SUCH a bad liar, it's actually embarrassing to watch her interrogation.