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CASE NO. BA357423

PLAYERS

Defendant: Stephanie Irene Lazarus
Defense: Mark Overland & Courtney Overland
Randal "Randy" Later: Defense investigator
Prosecution: DDA Shannon Presby & DDA Paul Nunez
Nels Rasmussen: Father to Sherri Rae Rasmussen
Loretta Rasmussen: Mother to Sherri Rae Rasmussen
John Ruetten: Husband to victim, Sherri Rae Rasmussen
Lazarus' family in the courtroom at various times:
Carol: Mother to Lazarus
Judi: Sister to Lazarus
Steven Lazarus: Brother to Lazarus
Scott Young: Husband to Lazarus
(Note: DetectiveYoung filed for divorce from Lazarus on 2/13/14 and finalized in 2015)

T&T EXCLUSIVE - NEW SERIES:
Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words

Early in her LAPD career, Stephanie kept a diary of her daily patrol rounds.

Part 1 - 02/19/1985
Part II - 02/24/1985
Part III - 02/25/1985
Part IV - 03/03/1985
Part V - 03/07/1986
Part VI - 03/17/1986
Part VII 04/15/1986
Part VIII 04/16/1986
Part IX 04/18/1985

DATELINE 11/22/2019 - New Updated Episode, Detective Story

WITNESSES WHO TESTIFIED

SERIES: Fact Checking Mark Bowden's Curious Vanity Fair Article on Stephanie Lazarus

POST-TRIAL COVERAGE
2012

05/20/12 Stephanie Lazarus' New Digs
06/06/12 Lazarus Has Left the Building
06/20/12 T&T Exclusive: Stephanie Lazarus' Prison Booking Photo
06/20/12 Fact Checking Mark Bowden's Curious Vanity Fair Article on Stephanie Lazarus
06/24/12 A Special Surprise
06/26/12 Fact Checking Mark Bowden's Curious Vanity Fair Article on Stephanie Lazarus, Part II 
07/02/12 Fact Checking Mark Bowden's Curious Vanity Fair Article on Stephanie Lazarus, Part III
08/13/12 Fact Checking Mark Bowden's Curious Vanity Fair Article on Stephanie Lazarus, Part IV
08/30/12 Los Angeles Magazine Stephanie Lazarus Case, 'In Plain Sight' by Steven Mikulan
09/20/12 Sherri Rasmussen Family Civil Suit
09/20/12 Sherri Rasmussen Family Civil Suit, Part II
09/20/12 Fact Checking Mark Bowden's Curious Vanity Fair Article on Stephanie Lazarus, Part V
10/23/12 Fact Checking Mark Bowden's Curious Vanity Fair Article on Stephanie Lazarus, Part VI
11/15/12 Sherri Rasmussen Family Civil Suit, II
2013
02/28/13 Stephanie Lazarus Case: Rasmussen Family Civil Suit
03/08/13 Fact Checking Mark Bowden's Curious Vanity Fair Article on Stephanie Lazarus, Part VII
06/02/13 Appeal: Did Lazarus's Attorney Miss a Filing Deadline?
06/30/13 Fact Checking Mark Bowden's Curious Vanity Fair Article on Stephanie Lazarus, Part VIII 
10/30/13 DNA Analyst in Stephanie Lazarus Case Sues LAPD
11/12/13 Rasmussen v. Stephanie Lazarus - Civil Case
11/19/13 Stephanie Lazarus Criminal Appeal - Appellant's Opening Brief 
11/21/13 Det. Stephanie Lazarus - A Vintage Video 
2015   

02/24/23 Sherri Rae Rasmussen 2/7/1957 - 2/24/1986  
04/24/15 Stephanie Lazarus Appeal: Oral Arguments Set 
06/11/15 Stephanie Lazarus Criminal Appeal: Oral Arguments
06/21/15 The Fifth Stage: Senior Film Project by Mollie Goldberg
07/13/15 Stephanie Lazarus Criminal Appeal: Appellate Court Decision
10/29/15 Calif Supreme Court Refuses to Review Case
2016-2018
02/24/16 Sherri Rae Rasmussen 2/7/1957 - 2/24/1986
02/24/17 Sherri Rae Rasmusssen 2/7/1957 - 2/24/1986
02/07/18 Sherri Rae Rasmussen 2/7/1957 - 2/24/1986
2019
02/19/2019 Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words Part I
02/24/2019 Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words Part II
02/25/2019 Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words Part III
03/03/2019 Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words Part IV
03/07/2019 Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words Part V
03/17/2019 Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words Part VI
04/04/2019 Q&A With Matthew McGough
04/15/2019 Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words Part VII
04/16/2019 Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words Part VIII
04/18/2019 Stephanie Lazarus In Her Own Words Part IX
04/30/2019 The Lazarus Files: A Cold Case Investigation
06/05/2019 Ten Years Ago Today: Lazarus Arrested
10/31/2019 Stephanie Lazarus Case - HLN Originals Dead Wives Club
2023 

02/24/23 Sherri Rae Rasmussen 2/7/1957 - 2/24/1986

11/15/23 Stephanie Lazarus Parole Hearing 

Miscellaneous Links
Lazarus' Criminal Appeal
Lazarus' Criinal Appeal - Appellate Court Decision 
Rasmussen Family Appeal 
Rasmussen Appellate Court Decision
Jennifer Francis Lawsuit Against LAPD

THE TRIAL
January 30th, 2012: Pre-Screening of Jurors Begins

January 31st, 2012: Pre-Screening of Jurors Continues

January 31st, 2012: Pre-Screen of Jurors Continues, Part II

February 3rd, 2012: Vior Dire!
February 3rd, 2012: Voir Dire, Part II

February 6th, 2012: Opening Statements, Day 1

February 6th, 2012: Opening Statements, Part II, Day 1 Prosecution
February 6th, 2012: Opening Statements, Part III, Day 1 Defense
February 6th, 2012: Day 1 Witnesses (Posted 2-12-12)
February 7th, 2012: Day 2
February 8th, 2012: Day 3
February 9th, 2012: Day 4
February 9th, 2012: Day 4, Part II
February 9th, 2012: Interview on Talk Radio One
February 10th, 2012: Day 5
February 10th, 2012: Day 5, Part II

February 11th, 2012: Q & A
February 14th, 2012: Day 6
February 15th, 2012: Day 7
February 15th, 2012: Day 7, Part II
February 15th, 2012: Day 7, Part III
February 16th, 2012: Day 8
February 16th, 2012: Day 8, Part II
February 17th, 2012: Day 9
February 18th, 2012: Artist Thomas Broersma
February 18th, 2012 Q & A, II
February 21st, 2012 Day 10
February 22nd, 2012 Day 11
February 22nd, 2012: Artist Thomas Broersma, II
February 23rd, 2012 Day 12
February 24th, 2012 Day 13
February 24th, 2012 Day 13, Part II

February 27th, 2012 Day 14
February 27th, 2012 Day 14, Part II
February 27th, 2012 Day 14, Part III
February 28th, 2012 Day 15
February 28th, 2012 Day 15 Part II

February 28th, 2012 Day 15 Part III
March 2nd, 2012 Q & A, III
March 5th, 2012 Closing Arguments
March 5th, 2012 Closings Day 1, Part II
March 5th, 2012 Closings Day 1, Part III
March 6th, 2012 Closings, Day 2
March 6th, 2012 Closings, Day 2, Part II
March 6th, 2012 Closings, Day 2, Part III
March 7th, 2012 Verdict Watch, Day 2
March 8th, 2012 Verdict Watch, Day 3
March 8th, 2012 VERDICT!
March 9th, 2012 Verdict Aftermath
March 10th, 2012 Q & A IV
April 17th, 2012 Evidence Photos
May 7th, 2012 Stephanie Lazarus Sentencing Poll
May 11th, 2012 Stephanie Lazarus Sentenced
May 11th, 2012 Stephanie Lazarus Sentenced, Part II

JURY CLOCK
3-6-2012 2:35 PM to 3:55 PM 1 Hour, 20 Minutes
3-7-2012 9:40 AM to 10:40 AM 1 Hour = 2 Hrs, 20 minutes
3-7-2012 10:55 AM t0 12:00 Noon = 1 Hr 5 min = 3 Hrs, 25 minutes
3-7-2012 1:35 PM to 3:45 PM = 2 Hrs 10 min = 5 Hrs, 35 minutes
3-8-2012 8:55 AM to 9:50 AM = 55 minutes = 6 Hrs, 30 minutes
3-8-2012 9:50 AM t0 10:35 AM (testimony read-back)
3-8-2012 10:35 AM to 11:30 AM = 55 minutes = 7 Hrs, 25 minutes
Deliberation Time: Approximately 7 Hours and 25 minutes

PRELIMINARY HEARING
December 7th, 2009 Day 1, Part I
December 7th, 2009 Day 1, Part II
December 8th, 2009 Recap Day 2
December 9th, 2009, Recap Day 3
December 10th, 2009, Recap Day 4

T&T PRETRIAL COVERAGE
02/16/2011 February 14th Pretrial Hearing and Case History
03/14/2011 March 14th Pretrial Hearing 2
04/09/2011 April 9th Pretrial Hearing 3
05/20/2011 May 20th Pretrial Hearing 4
07/01/2011 June 30th Pretrial Hearing 5
07/21/2011 July 21st Pretrial Hearing 6
08/15/2011 August 15th Pretrial Hearing 7
08/25/2011 August 25th Pretrial Hearing 8
09/06/2011 September 1st Pretrial Hearing 9
09/28/2011 September 15th Pretrial Hearing 10
09/28/2011 September 28th Pretrial Hearing 11
12/02/2011 December 2nd, Pretrial Hearing 12
01/16/2012 Stephanie Lazarus Case: Interview with a Former UCLA Dorm-mate

01/20/2012 January 20th, 2012 Pretrial Hearing 13
01/23/2012 January 20th, 2012 Pretrial Hearing 13 Part II
01/25/2012 January 25th, 2012 Pretrial Hearing 14
01/30/2012 January 25th, 2012 Pretrial Hearing 14 Part II


DOCUMENTS
Jury Questionnaire (with potential witness list redacted)
Jury Instructions
Partial Autopsy Report
Part 1 of 3 Lazarus Interview/Interrogation by LAPD RHD
Part 2 of 3 Lazarus Interview/Interrogation by LAPD RHD
Part 3 of 3 Lazarus Interview/Interrogation by LAPD RHD
Complete Interrogation Interview Video by LAPD RHD

Prosecution's Sentencing Recommendations 
Prosecutions Statement of Views 

OTHER PRE-TRIAL REPORTING
MATTHEW MCGOUGH
06/2011 The Lazarus File (The Atlantic June Issue)
06/2011 Murder He Wrote (Atlantic Editor's Note)
Matthew McGough Radio Interviews 

LA TIMES COVERAGE
02/25/1986 Archived Article of Murder

10/23/1986 Reward Offered for Information
11/24/1987 Parents of Slain Nurse Seek Help
06/06/2009 A Colleague's Arrest Stuns LAPD
06/09/2009 Detective Charged 23 Years Later
06/09/2009 LA Times Blog Article
06/10/2009 Detective Stalked Slaying Victim Father Says
06/13/2009 LAPD Officer Said Gun Was Stolen
10/20/2009 Detective Seeks Dismissal of Murder Charges
12/08/2009 LAPD Detective's Heartache Detailed in Murder Case
12/09/2009 DNA in Bite Wound Tied to LAPD Detective
12/10/2009 Former LAPD Detective Ordered to Stand Trial
12/19/2009 Bail Set at 10 Million
03/12/2010 Brother of Jailed Detective Criticizes Judge for High Bail
07/27/2010 Victim's Family Files Lawsuit Against LAPD & Defendant

11/23/2010 Detective one minute, Under investigation the next
11/23/2010 Lazarus Said Gun Was Stolen

OTHER NEWS REPORTS
05/2010 CBS 48 Hours Print Story
11/24/2010 ABC Article and video clip of Lazarus interrogation
11/24/2010 Short NBC article and video clip of Lazarus interrogation
11/25/2010 ABC Video, Transcripts Released
01/07/2011 Lazarus Gets Additional Jail Privledges
Video from a Nightline Episode. (A few factual errors)
11/21/2019 IBS TIMES - Dateline Preview: How Sherri Rasmussen's Case was Solved by Diligent, Determined Detectives

DATELINE 11/22/2019 - New Updated Episode, Detective Story

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