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Sherri's Fear of Stephanie's Harassment
- Sherri confided in family and friends about being followed and harassed by a person she thought resembled a disguised woman.
- Stephanie Lazarus had confronted Sherri at work, expressing jealousy and threatening that if she couldn't have John, no one could.
DNA Reveal Contradicts Burglary Theory
- DNA profiling technology emerged in 1986 and revolutionized criminal investigations worldwide.
- Later testing showed the killer's DNA from Sherri's bite mark was female, contradicting the burglary theory.
Stephanie Emerges as Prime Suspect
- Detective Jim Nuttall identified Stephanie Lazarus, John's ex-girlfriend and LAPD detective, as a suspect after DNA evidence matched.
- Stephanie had a respected but unblemished police career with no prior disciplinary hearings.