( cbs / tv ) rock band producer ray spector was convicted monday of 3rd - degree murder in the filming loss of actors lana clarkson at his estate eighteen days ago . a superior court verdict awarded the sentence after an estimated 29 to 30 days of hearings . the jury had the option of choosing involuntary sentenced , but did not do so . fuhrman had no obvious defense . his attorney arguing that he should remain loose on bail for the may 29 sentencing but judge larry paul fidler accepted the prosecution ' s argument that he be arraigned to jail immediately .
Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector were engaged.