Ex-LAPD Detective Concealed Murder of Ex's Wife, Faces Possible Release
Stephanie Lazarus, a former Los Angeles police detective, who was convicted of murdering her ex-boyfriend's wife in 2012, has been deemed eligible for parole by parole officials. Lazarus, who hid the truth about the murder for over two decades and continued to work as a law enforcement officer, pleaded not guilty during her trial but admitted her role in the killing during a recent parole suitability hearing. The decision has outraged the family of the victim, who feel that releasing Lazarus would be a miscarriage of justice. The parole panel's decision is subject to review, and the governor has 30 days to weigh in on the finalized decision.