tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.comments2024-03-18T03:14:26.822-07:00Trials & TribulationsSprockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comBlogger14544125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-45407904071576406342024-02-11T21:58:54.722-08:002024-02-11T21:58:54.722-08:00The defense story was the most ludicrous thing I&#...The defense story was the most ludicrous thing I've ever heard. Prosecutors said the scene had more DNA than any other murder scene they ever saw. It's IMPOSSIBLE for that much DNA to be transfered via secondary means. Park got away with murder. A tragedy for her mom, who died in 2015.Ross Vassilevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121647758647118186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-80847513551382188922023-11-15T22:38:46.550-08:002023-11-15T22:38:46.550-08:00 It would be amazing to me if Lazarus receives a f... It would be amazing to me if Lazarus receives a favorable parole decision on her first hearing.<br /><br /><br /><br />Even if she was successful, the governor could overrule the decision. The criteria is identical to previous examples such as Leslie Van Houten.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anything Lazarus says should be taken with a grain of salt. Her statement would be self serving, period. Her continued attempts to appeal conflict with any admission of the crime. She presently has argued for appeal in Federal Court during the last year.<br /><br /><br /><br />A parole after only 14 years served would be a disgrace. While there has been a change to the parole process with favoritism to the inmate, a simple argument that Lazarus poses a danger to the community should be plainly obvious. Sherri’s legacy deserves due consideration. Many years have passed, but Lazarus has done nothing to earn a hint of forgiveness. Incarceration is expensive, but it is money well spent in this case.M2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05443724587635793745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-29280901426770536922023-07-05T18:34:28.624-07:002023-07-05T18:34:28.624-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.ritanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798894468241676294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-18781189887228429082023-05-26T19:38:28.977-07:002023-05-26T19:38:28.977-07:00The defendents are scumbagsThe defendents are scumbagsMarcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17607107093861211102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-54260177690717160462023-05-26T19:38:08.529-07:002023-05-26T19:38:08.529-07:00Thedefendents deserve the death penalty,wth is wro...Thedefendents deserve the death penalty,wth is wrong weverybody,if you were stabbed in the neck,you would demand justice,she killed a 50 yrold man,for gd money trashMarcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17607107093861211102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-83697745071373781422023-05-14T07:23:31.773-07:002023-05-14T07:23:31.773-07:00THINKING OF YOU AND SENDING GOOD VIBES YOUR WAY. Y...THINKING OF YOU AND SENDING GOOD VIBES YOUR WAY. YOU GOT THIS.Camarillo Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532388767357483754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-80726136144414861462023-05-06T08:56:38.824-07:002023-05-06T08:56:38.824-07:00David in TN:
T&T's team were very grateful...David in TN:<br />T&T's team were very grateful to have your coverage of the Christian-Newsom trials. That case was horrific. You did a great job.<br /><br />So happy for you that your cancer was found early enough to treat. Chemo wasn't that bad for me, probably because I only had four rounds of the Cisplatin that damaged my kidneys and was switched to the milder Carboplatin. Because of the type of cancer I had, and no originating tumor was ever found, surgery is not an option for me until they can rid the cancer from the lymph nodes. If I can get to that point, then they can operate. An operation would give me a 50% chance of survival past 5 years. So for me, it's staying in the moment of how I'm doing each day and being grateful having another day where I am still standing on two feet and able to take care of myself. <br /><br />Thank you Ronni, Camarillo Lady and Cheap Guy. I'm grateful for every day I have pain free and living in the moment. Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-36002983443534845342023-05-06T08:49:01.086-07:002023-05-06T08:49:01.086-07:00M Stein: This is complicated.
Have you read Matthe...M Stein: This is complicated.<br />Have you read Matthew McGough's book on the case, The Lazarus Files? If not, I highly recommend it. Matthew is the expert on the case, not me. He did EXTENSIVE research and interviewed dozens and dozens of people for the book. His dive into the dynamics of the Rutten-Rasmussen families inner-relationships will help explain this. I personally think John was intimidated by Nels, all through his courtship and marriage to Sherri.<br /><br />I was in the courtroom when John Ruetten testified. His testimony on the stand and his victim impact statement brought me to tears. I truly felt for John. He sat behind me in the courtroom and I could hear him weep through some testimony. I believe he was truly devastated by Sherri's death and the memories of it were still painful to him 23 years later.<br /><br />Understand, that it is my understanding that according to Sherri's parents, they asked John to sit down and talk to them about what happened. He promised to do so, but never did. Immediately after the murder, John did not call Sherri's parents about her death. It was *John's father* who called them and notified them almost **six hours** after John discovered Sherri dead. That's documented in Matthew's book. Sherri's father Nels demanded to speak to John on the phone at that time. John's father said John was too distraught to speak. Soon after, John was wisked away to San Diego to deal with the trauma. Basically John's parents shielded him from any questions the Rasmussen family had about the death of their daughter. It took John almost a year to recover. There were other opportunities, after Lazarus was arrested, but John never did sit down with Nels and Loretta to answer their questions. <br /><br />Jayne Goldberg. I know Jayne personally. I would refer you to Matthew's book on this issue. <br /><br />I don't think Stephanie knew Sherri was home that day. Matthew's book documents an earlier time event that Sherri caught Stephanie in her living room snooping and (*IF* I remember correctly) she told John about it. The book documents when the alarm was installed and why it might have been off.<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />jdv: The case was settled in January 2018. At that time, I was going through a very difficult journey with my ex-husband who was breaking down mentally and I was asking for a divorce. I only posted 19 stories in all of 2018. Unfortunately, the civil case was not a priority for me at the time. I was concentrating on covering other murder trials. I believed after I got divorced, I would not be able to cover cases because I had to find work to support myself. Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-81066058787192712852023-05-04T15:29:00.214-07:002023-05-04T15:29:00.214-07:00Stay Trials & Tribulations Strong!Stay Trials & Tribulations Strong!Cheap Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425725186522029195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-15541078627132487152023-04-09T16:01:20.198-07:002023-04-09T16:01:20.198-07:00Sherri has now been dead for almost 8 years longer...Sherri has now been dead for almost 8 years longer than she lived. By this time, she may have even had grandchildren. Her parents are both gone as well. What a lovely person she seemed to have been.<br /><br />A few weeks ago I came across the recent Dateline episode, which appeared in 2020. Keeping in mind that programmes such as these go through heavy editing, it seems to me that the Rasmussen family has not forgiven John Ruetten for his behaviour and that there lingers a sense of betrayal still. This somewhat surprised me, but it's impossible to know what may have ended up on the cutting room floor. <br />I really feel for John - along with the grief he has dealt with unending guilt and I do believe the Rasmussens were quite harsh with him in their public comments. Jayne Goldberg was also well aware of Stephanie's hospital visit - why did she not contact the police with her concerns and instead wait for them to show up 23 years down the line. <br /><br />To this day, the intriguing question for me has to do with Stephanie's intent on that morning and if she even realized Sherri was at home. Had she been in the habit of entering their empty condo to snoop and was caught in the act on this occasion? Why would she take the chance of an alarm going off? It's all just so bizarre to me. <br /><br />Peace to all.M. Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02461357216719582708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-76310848678961066552023-04-02T16:48:45.386-07:002023-04-02T16:48:45.386-07:00You're a tough young lady and that disease doe...You're a tough young lady and that disease doesn't know who it's messing with! And yes, please get better to cover the Grossman case!Cheap Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425725186522029195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-59741597717836980062023-03-18T09:40:03.909-07:002023-03-18T09:40:03.909-07:00Miss your courthouse adventures. Super happy to he...Miss your courthouse adventures. Super happy to hear you are fighting and winning. STAY STRONG. Love on that Bisquit. Best medicine ever. Positive vibes to you always. Camarillo Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532388767357483754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-2952208819033745732023-03-03T07:03:09.766-08:002023-03-03T07:03:09.766-08:00I've been aware of this case for years and dec...I've been aware of this case for years and decided to try and do a deep dive recently, after re-viewing one of the many true crime show episodes covering it. I was very happy to come across your blog and read all of the posts and comments over the course of a few days. I agree wholeheartedly with those who commented that your writing brought them right into the court room.<br /><br />I was very interested to know what happened with the civil case filed by the Rasmussens against Lazarus. This was mentioned in a few of your posts, but I didn't see anything about the outcome. I was pleased to be able to find out that the Rasmussens obtained a $10 million judgment against Lazarus and that this was upheld on appeal. Perhaps you could add a post on this.<br /><br />I was sorry to read about your recent health struggles. I hope and pray that you recover fully. Thanks for all of your good work.jdv111062https://www.blogger.com/profile/08067590601620103569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-74558804587506265972023-02-24T12:26:45.078-08:002023-02-24T12:26:45.078-08:00I checked and found you had written again. I hope ...I checked and found you had written again. I hope things get better.<br /><br />I had cancer 10 years ago. It was a malignant tumor in the parotid gland, which was the upper right cheek. I was sent to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. The oncologist said it was an "aggressive cancer." I felt like I'd been given a death sentence. But she said, "We hope to cure you." When I asked the surgeon if "there was any hope," he said, "Sure." <br /><br />The surgeon said I would take chemotherapy in order to reduce the tumor. Then he would operate. The key was the tumor was "encapsulated." Which means it is in one place. <br /><br />I took nine chemo sessions. It knocks you down, makes you weak, but it did reduce the tumor, which was large. <br /><br />In October 2013 I had a five and a half hour operation. The surgeon kept scraping away, sending it for inspection. He kept going to make sure he got it all out. <br /><br />The operation made me weak for over a month. It leaked where it was cut, quite uncomfortable, but it eventually stopped leaking. One day I woke up and my energy was back. <br /><br />I was very lucky, everything went right. I had the best care I could get. After 10 years the cancer hasn't come back. Last week I had a nosebleed of all things, had to go to an emergency room. Seems all right now. <br /><br />I can't thank you enough for having me write for your site, didn't know I could do it. And for the honor of corresponding with you. David In TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749838323613927456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-25838880394510626832023-02-13T03:43:32.171-08:002023-02-13T03:43:32.171-08:00Great comment thanks for sharing....
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What a nightmare journey! <br /><br />Sending the best thoughts for recovery...Ronnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062796442588373271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-5843791530825084602022-04-10T01:19:38.612-07:002022-04-10T01:19:38.612-07:00Sprocky - how are you? Hoping you are ok....Sprocky - how are you? Hoping you are ok....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08593244850362321621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-43198630060726226562022-03-14T17:47:04.860-07:002022-03-14T17:47:04.860-07:00I saw with my own eyes what happened and how you w...I saw with my own eyes what happened and how you were treated by so-called professional, ethical people. Hate what I saw. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962840810870458982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-46367485278304456512022-03-14T12:42:34.375-07:002022-03-14T12:42:34.375-07:00This case would not have been solved without you J...This case would not have been solved without you Jennifer. You are awesome. I love you Jennifer Francis. From #81Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962840810870458982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-1520344682351847922022-02-10T04:51:58.063-08:002022-02-10T04:51:58.063-08:00Great work, thank you for this! :) Still, is the a...Great work, thank you for this! :) Still, is the actual trial footage anywhere to be found?<br />Thanks a lotLilithLunaire86https://www.blogger.com/profile/15019021802886415647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-83315243174090682452022-01-18T17:05:46.234-08:002022-01-18T17:05:46.234-08:00I agree w everything you’ve said. I’m listening to...I agree w everything you’ve said. I’m listening to the book, the Lazarus files. I think John was continuing to have sex w SL. He sounds like a Narc who only thought of himself...never once does he seem to be aware of ANYONE ELSE’s emotions surrounding ANY situation. He could have prevented all of this...and yet he went on to live a full life. I don’t know how he has EVER slept at night. But then, it’s never seemed to bother him: Anyone else’s emotions. How tragic beyond measure. Makes me so very sad and outraged. Btw? Lazarus sounds like a total lazy asshat as a cop—-it’s disgusting listening to her entries in her diary...never even WORKING when she’s on the job. Her loathing regard for people—her community that she was supposed to serve—is shocking. stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598999625234865946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-76019507522638152382021-12-12T21:05:41.868-08:002021-12-12T21:05:41.868-08:00I agree cicopathI agree cicopathAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370188802749647370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-34966341784361070362021-12-10T04:50:09.802-08:002021-12-10T04:50:09.802-08:00My English is not good , but my guess is maybe th...My English is not good , but my guess is maybe the guy who<br /> Was his friend was whit cancer and he knew and before died he say something , because is weird , the guy was in Hawaii whit her after yhe murdered Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07082865002441405624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-89137126788309848362021-10-17T03:20:41.611-07:002021-10-17T03:20:41.611-07:00I hope you are doing well… love your website. I hope you are doing well… love your website. Cat's Forayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797569658964143293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-68288261616485130862021-08-01T20:06:46.994-07:002021-08-01T20:06:46.994-07:00Young Lady YOU Did One Awesome, GREAT Job On This!...Young Lady YOU Did One Awesome, GREAT Job On This!!! I read the book the Lazarus files I know this case very well!!!!!!<br />What a Tribute to Sherri!!!! Miss Mollie Rea You did an Extraordinary Job with this film!! Put it on YouTube!!! FREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803752689828880497noreply@blogger.com