Murder of Sherri Rasmussen

Murder Files Unsealed

The provided episode details the investigation and subsequent conviction of Stephanie Lazarus, a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer, for the 1986 murder of Sherri Rasmussen. The text highlights the complexities of the case, including the initial misdirection of the investigation toward a burglary, the persistence of Sherri's father in pursuing Lazarus as a suspect, and the eventual discovery of DNA evidence linking Lazarus to the crime. The text also provides insight into the investigation process, including the efforts of detectives to gather evidence without alerting Lazarus, the difficulties faced by the defense in challenging the prosecution's case, and the ultimate outcome of the trial and Lazarus's subsequent attempts to be paroled.