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Jul 2020
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“The Cold Case Cover-Up” Pt. 1: Stephani...

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She spent the duration of her college years nurturing feelings for a man named John Ruetten. Years later, upon learning of his engagement to another woman, Stephanie Lazarus lashed out—turning her LAPD status into a violent threat on his new lover’s life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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