In 1986, 29-year-old nurse Sherri Rasmussen Ruetten was found murdered in the home she shared with her husband, John. What was first written off as a burglary soon unraveled into one of Los Angeles’ most shocking cold-case discoveries. Decades later, DNA exposed a killer hiding in plain sight. This episode breaks down Sherri’s life, the missed red flags, and the stunning truth that finally brought justice.
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Episode Sources:
20/20 Season 47 Episode 3
The Lazarus Files by Matthew McGough

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