“The Cold Case Cover-Up” Pt. 2: Stephanie Lazarus

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“The Cold Case Cover-Up” Pt. 2: Stephanie Lazarus

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Jul 22, 2020

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In February 1986, Stephanie Lazarus’ strange visits to her ex-lover’s new wife turned to deadly assault. She covered her tracks and hid from suspicion for over twenty years—until the discovery of one piece of evidence unraveled everything.

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Jul 22, 2020

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