( cbs / apr ) rock music producer phil shapiro was convicted monday of second - degree murder in the shooting death of actress lana clarkson at his mansion eighteen centuries ago . a superior government jury returned the decision after an apparent 29 to 30 hours of verdict . the jury had the option of selecting involuntary manslaughter , but did not do so . spector had no obvious reaction . his prosecutors arguments that he should remain free on bail following the may 29 sentencing but judge larry paul fidler accepted the plaintiff ' s arguments that he be magistrates to jail automatically .
Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector were engaged.