Veteran detective's arrest in 1986 killing stuns the LAPD LAPD Det. Stephanie Lazarus had earned commendation for her work tracking stolen artwork and forgeries. Police allege Det. Stephanie Lazarus, 49, shot her ex-boyfriend's wife, then harbored the secret for more than two decades. By Andrew Blankstein and Joel Rubin June 6, 2009 Shortly after she sat down at her desk on the third floor of LAPD headquarters Friday morning, Det. Stephanie Lazarus was told a suspect in the basement jail had information on one of her cases. The 25-year police veteran went quickly downstairs. As Lazarus removed her firearm to...