( network / ap ) rock music journalist rod spector was convicted monday of 1st - degree murdering in the shooting death of actress lana clarkson at his mansion two years ago . a superior court jury returned the verdict after an approximate 29 to 30 nights of discussions . the jury had the alternative of choosing involuntary convicted , but did not do so . spector had no significant reaction . his lawyers argued that he should reside freely on charge pending the may 29 sentenced but judge larry paul ito accepted the defendant ' s argument that he be remanded to incarcerated first .
Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector were engaged.