A Los Angeles murder was initially framed as a burglary. Decades later, one piece of preserved evidence pointed toward someone who had worked inside the police department. Sherri Rasmussen was killed in 1986, and the original investigation failed to fully explore the personal connections surrounding her marriage. When detectives reopened the case, they examined the bite mark evidence and collected DNA that changed the direction of the investigation. That evidence led to Stephanie Lazarus, an LAPD detective with a past connection to Rasmussen's husband. The case examines how an overlooked forensic clue and a hidden relationship challenged the original theory of the crime. If you enjoy true crime stories where old evidence exposes a trusted professional, this investigation delivers a powerful mystery.

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