Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Did Stephanie Lazarus accidentally reveal her guilt during her own interrogation? In this video, The Behavior Panel breaks down the Stephanie Lazarus interview to spot the nonverbal "leaks" that trapped a police detective in her own lies.
Our 4 top human behavior experts analyze the body language, deception cues, and psychological tactics used during this famous cold case interrogation.
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🕵️♀️ CASE BACKGROUND: THE STEPHANIE LAZARUS CASE On February 24, 1986, the body of Sherri Rasmussen was found in the apartment she shared with her husband, John Ruetten, in Van Nuys, California. She had been beaten and shot three times in a struggle. The LAPD initially considered the case a botched burglary and was unable to identify a suspect, despite Rasmussen's father believing that LAPD officer Stephanie Lazarus, who had a relationship with Ruetten, was a prime suspect.
Detectives re-examined the cold case files in 2009 and were eventually led to Lazarus, who was by then a detective herself. A DNA sample from a cup she had thrown away was matched to a bite mark found on Rasmussen's body that had remained in the evidence files.
Lazarus was convicted in 2012 and is serving a sentence of 27 years to life for first-degree homicide. Some police files suggest that evidence implicating Lazarus earlier in the investigation may have been removed, sparking controversy about the initial investigation.
⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Stephanie Lazarus Interrogation Intro
02:59 Question 1: Were you guys just friends, or...
12:12 Question 2: Have you ever met her?
24:05 Question 3: How did you hear about her death?
35:29 Question 4: Knock it off...
49:29 Question 5: That's sounding familiar...
58:46 Question 6: Was he acting squirly?
1:09:25 Question 7: Hey, pick, or something...
1:19:25 Question 8: You and her had a problem?
1:29:14 Question 9: Oh no! I don't think there was drama...
1:38:23 Question 10: Do you remember what he drove?
1:47:37 Question 11: I had a gun that was stolen...
1:57:40 Question 12: Things got heated...
2:05:12 Outro and wrap-up
ABOUT THE BEHAVIOR PANEL: The Behavior Panel comprises the world's top body language and behavior experts: Scott Rouse, Mark Bowden, Chase Hughes, and Greg Hartley. They analyze behavior and body language in videos of public interest. This non-partisan group aims to educate and entertain, focusing on nonverbal communication, deception detection, behavioral analysis, statement analysis, interrogation, and resistance to interrogation. Through careful examination of gestures, expressions, linguistics, and cultural context, they reveal truths and deceptions. The Behavior Panel is prominently featured on The Dr. Phil Show and has its own show on the US TV Network, Merit Street Media.
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Did Stephanie Lazarus accidentally reveal her guilt during her own interrogation? In this video, The Behavior Panel breaks down the Stephanie Lazarus interview to spot the nonverbal "leaks" that trapped a police detective in her own lies.
Our 4 top human behavior experts analyze the body language, deception cues, and psychological tactics used during this famous cold case interrogation.
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🅶🆁🅴🅶 🅷🅰🆁🆃🅻🅴🆈: 🔥 Body Language Tactics: body-language-tactics.mykajabi.com/body-language-tactics-landing
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📺 WATCH MORE TRUE CRIME ANALYSIS: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLguNzIxZa3ERwKVFvXw7ynFGH36PveAtY
🕵️♀️ CASE BACKGROUND: THE STEPHANIE LAZARUS CASE On February 24, 1986, the body of Sherri Rasmussen was found in the apartment she shared with her husband, John Ruetten, in Van Nuys, California. She had been beaten and shot three times in a struggle. The LAPD initially considered the case a botched burglary and was unable to identify a suspect, despite Rasmussen's father believing that LAPD officer Stephanie Lazarus, who had a relationship with Ruetten, was a prime suspect.
Detectives re-examined the cold case files in 2009 and were eventually led to Lazarus, who was by then a detective herself. A DNA sample from a cup she had thrown away was matched to a bite mark found on Rasmussen's body that had remained in the evidence files.
Lazarus was convicted in 2012 and is serving a sentence of 27 years to life for first-degree homicide. Some police files suggest that evidence implicating Lazarus earlier in the investigation may have been removed, sparking controversy about the initial investigation.
⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Stephanie Lazarus Interrogation Intro
02:59 Question 1: Were you guys just friends, or...
12:12 Question 2: Have you ever met her?
24:05 Question 3: How did you hear about her death?
35:29 Question 4: Knock it off...
49:29 Question 5: That's sounding familiar...
58:46 Question 6: Was he acting squirly?
1:09:25 Question 7: Hey, pick, or something...
1:19:25 Question 8: You and her had a problem?
1:29:14 Question 9: Oh no! I don't think there was drama...
1:38:23 Question 10: Do you remember what he drove?
1:47:37 Question 11: I had a gun that was stolen...
1:57:40 Question 12: Things got heated...
2:05:12 Outro and wrap-up
ABOUT THE BEHAVIOR PANEL: The Behavior Panel comprises the world's top body language and behavior experts: Scott Rouse, Mark Bowden, Chase Hughes, and Greg Hartley. They analyze behavior and body language in videos of public interest. This non-partisan group aims to educate and entertain, focusing on nonverbal communication, deception detection, behavioral analysis, statement analysis, interrogation, and resistance to interrogation. Through careful examination of gestures, expressions, linguistics, and cultural context, they reveal truths and deceptions. The Behavior Panel is prominently featured on The Dr. Phil Show and has its own show on the US TV Network, Merit Street Media.
⚖️ FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: This video contains copyrighted material that is used for educational and commentary purposes. In accordance with Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. The content used in this video is transformative in nature and does not seek to infringe on the original work’s market or value. All rights to the original content remain with the respective copyright holders. Viewers are encouraged to access the original material for full context and further information.
#StephanieLazarus #TrueCrime #Interrogation #BodyLanguage #TheBehaviorPanel #DeceptionDetection #ColdCase #ForensicPsychology #PoliceInterrogation #SherriRasmussen
