Married Lady Cop Shoots Her Secret Lover (in Fani Willis’ Jurisdiction)

By SyndicatedNews | SNN.BZ

A shocking true crime case from 2023 has resurfaced on social media, with millions viewing bodycam footage of former MARTA Police Sergeant Cheryl Lashai Clark firing eight shots at her secret lover in a secure police parking lot. The incident, detailed in a widely shared YouTube documentary titled “Lady Cop Sh@t Her Secret Lover 8 Times in Parking Lot After Heated Argument | True Crime” , has sparked outrage, debate, and viral commentary about infidelity, abuse of power, and police misconduct.

The Affair: A Married Cop and an Ex-Con

Cheryl Clark, a 47-year-old married mother and 20-year veteran of the MARTA Police Department, had been engaged in a clandestine relationship with Clevean Kareem Ali Lambert, a 38-year-old man with a criminal history who had recently been released from prison. According to court documents and the viral video analysis, Clark provided Lambert with money, gifts, and even helped him secure housing—despite being married and on duty during many of their encounters.

The relationship reportedly began turning volatile when Lambert attempted to end the affair, citing Clark’s marriage and the secrecy as too much to handle. Friends of Lambert later told investigators that Clark became increasingly obsessive, sending threatening messages and using her position to track his movements.

The Fatal Confrontation

On January 31, 2023, Clark lured Lambert to the MARTA Police headquarters parking lot near Five Points station under the false pretense of giving him $500. Bodycam footage—captured by Clark’s own device—shows the two arguing intensely in the dimly lit lot. Clark, in full uniform and armed, can be heard saying:

“You think you can just walk away from me? After everything I did for you?”

Lambert, standing several feet away, responds:

“It’s over, Cheryl. I’m done. You’re married. This ain’t right.”

Within seconds, the situation escalates. Clark draws her service weapon and fires eight rounds at Lambert as he attempts to flee. He is struck multiple times in the torso and legs. Miraculously, Lambert survived after emergency surgery, though he remains permanently disabled.

The bodycam captures Clark standing over the wounded man, radioing for help while reportedly saying, “He came at me. I had no choice.” However, forensic evidence and witness statements contradicted her claim of self-defense.

Investigation and Aftermath

An internal MARTA Police investigation, followed by a probe from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), determined that Clark acted with intent and abused her authority. Key findings:

No weapon was found on Lambert.
Clark initiated the meeting.
She disabled her dashcam prior to the shooting.
Text messages recovered from her phone showed threats made days earlier.

Clark was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, violation of oath by a public officer, and false statements. In 2024, she pleaded guilty to reduced charges and was sentenced to 10 years probation, fired from the force, and permanently barred from law enforcement.

Lambert filed a civil lawsuit against MARTA and Clark personally, alleging excessive force and emotional distress. The case is ongoing.

Viral Resurgence

The case lay dormant in public memory until October 2025, when the YouTube true crime channel Black Diamond Stories released a 42-minute breakdown of the incident, complete with bodycam audio, text message screenshots, and interviews with Lambert’s family. The video has surpassed 6 million views and triggered widespread discussion on platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram.

Many online commentators have criticized the leniency of Clark’s sentence, pointing to racial and gender disparities in law enforcement accountability. Others have focused on the dangers of romantic entanglements within positions of power.

Statements

MARTA Police Chief: “This was an isolated incident that does not reflect the values of our department. Sgt. Clark’s actions were a betrayal of public trust.”
Lambert’s Attorney: “My client is lucky to be alive. This was attempted murder, plain and simple.”
Clark’s Defense (2024 plea hearing): “I acted in fear for my life. I regret the outcome, but I believed I was in danger.”

As the video continues to spread, this case serves as a stark reminder of the personal and professional fallout when authority, obsession, and betrayal collide.

Sources: Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Fulton County Superior Court records, MARTA Police internal report,