"Ex-detective's concealed crime could lead to her 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 while working 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 not serve justice for their loved one. The parole panel's decision is subject to review, and the governor has 30 days to weigh in on the finalized decision.