The jury also found the allegation that she personally used the firearm to be true. After the verdict was announced, the victim's family was seen crying in the courtroom, while Lazarus's mother was whisked out.
The prosecution contended Lazarus killed Rasmussen out of revenge. Rasmussen was the wife of Rasmussen's ex-boyfriend. Key evidence in the case was DNA from a bite mark on Rasmussen's arm, but the defense argued that the DNA was improperly stored and could have been contaminated or planted.
Lazarus, 51, faces 27 years to life in prison when she is sentenced on May 4.
