For more than 20 years, Sherri Rasmussen's murder remained tied to an investigation that seemed to have no clear path forward. Then a small piece of discarded evidence helped investigators look at a respected LAPD detective in a completely different way. The case centers on Stephanie Lazarus, her past relationship with John Ruetten, and the DNA recovered from a water bottle during the renewed investigation. The video follows how detectives revisited the original evidence and why the case changed direction in 2009. If you enjoy under-covered true crime cases, overlooked evidence, and investigations that challenge first impressions, this one is for you.

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