Phillip Dyer, who drove Schwartz to the scene, but backed out before the crime, They also had witnesses testify about how she discussed the money she would get if Robert died. In one of the messages, she said that if Kyle committed the murder, she didnt want it to be traced back to her. [6] The couple moved to Indianapolis where Stidham undertook a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Indiana University. "And in Wisconsin, does she just live a quiet life now?" "Early on, I didn't like dislike 'em, but that faded pretty quickly," he replied. In December 2001, however, tragedy befell the Schwartz family. Lead prosecutors Sylvia Lafferty and Richard Platt also brought in a more sophisticated DNA analysis than the one used for the Schwartz trial. Van Sant asked. / CBS News, Produced by Alec Sirken, Ryan Smith and Michelle Feuer, [This story first aired on Feb. 11. "But is the suggestion -- the possibility that Rebecca Schwartz may have said to him, 'If you don't transfer everything in the estate over to me, I will make this deep dark secret public. No trial date has been set for Leo Tragaj's murder trial. "Here's a guy who's been shot, strangled, blood -- why would you touch him at all to begin with? "I've never seen him move so quickly and he was a man who he could have the biggest argument in the world with you but he was very professional," Carter replied. Hulbert, 19, of Millersville, Md., wrote in a confession that he killed Schwartz to protect Clara Schwartz from abuse. I mean, I don't think any of us were, really," said Dyer. "It's hogwash. "In one of the articles, it said she got married in 2010. WebWhen Robert Schwartz was found murdered at his home in 2001, investigators had reason to believe the attack was targeted. Furthermore, deVlaming says, Stragaj's story of being in the house to retrieve Becky's purse makes no sense. Furthermore, Clara had also told Kyle that she was going on a trip to the Virgin Islands for Christmas with her father. Robert Schwartzs tragic death was the consequence of a well-planned murder attempt. At the time, Clara was friends with Katherine, and Katherines boyfriend, Michael Pfohl. "And what he described to me -- he said, 'I shot the man between the eyes,' and he did this," Dyer said, pointing between his eyes. And I was, like, what? From jail, Schwartz pleaded with Lourdes Lopez, his former lover, to be his attorney, but she refused. The murder? Friends said Schwartz's wife died of cancer several years ago and their three children are away at college. The sudden murder of a prominent scientist at his secluded farmhouse led the authorities on a complex murder investigation. "Other accounts in only her name. Defense attorneys said they would appeal, arguing that the jury did not spend enough time going through the evidence. Carter went to medical school, following in his father's footsteps. In my heart of hearts, I knew that [Kyle] was going there to kill [my father]. At Claras trial in October 2002, the defense claimed Kyle was not supposed to take Claras words literally because they were part of the game. When the authorities learned of Roberts brutal murder, they spoke to Clara and her friends. Only later did I find out she held a private funeral or service, if you would, at -- at the house to which I was not invited," said Carter. 48 Hours airs Fridays at 9pm and 10pm on CBS. Stragaj says when he picked up the handbag he saw a knife inside. But later, she changed her mind, saying, I want to go straight. "And her boat name was 'Exit Strategy.' James Cecil, a local auctioneer in Hobbs for decades, was a patient of Dr. Cook back then. More than three years have passed since Dr. Schwartz's murder, and Becky Schwartz splits her time between Florida and Wisconsin. "Anything I would tell you would be speculation. Schwartz's cell phone also received calls from Bigger's hotel room, which Schwartz had paid for. Back then, Dyer was 20 years old, a former high school football star and a buddy of Steven Schwartz. "If evil is to the left, good is to the right. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. They looked into his family first and soon learned of his youngest "Was there money involved in this? Robert was born on May 13, 1944. Clara was convicted of first-degree murder in her father's death. Police looked at Dr. Schwartz's inner circle. And to this day, Cecil has the gun Schwartz used to murder Dr. Cook. She -- she staged this. Nor did she understand what she learned about Becky from a Google search. I said, 'That's a misprint, because she met her husband in med school in New York 35 years ago. First published on July 29, 2017 / 11:25 PM. '", Carter also struggled with Becky. But her attorneys make the case that she is innocent, and Leo Stragaj had a strong motive to kill Dr. Schwartz alone. She will be formally sentenced Jan. 21. '", "Becky has lied about her children," Meredith said. Van Sant asked Carter Schwartz. [12] This occurred shortly after the Arizona Medical Board had reinstated Schwartz's license in August 2003. In the end, a jury found Clara guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and two counts of solicitation to commit murder. Loudoun County on Dec. 8, 2001, and Robert M. The Perfect Murder: The Devil Made Me Do It, a documentary produced by Investigation Discovery, focuses on how the police narrowed down four suspects, one of them was Roberts daughter. "She goes, 'Listen, I want I I -- I want you to find somebody to kill Carter Schwartz --" said Stragaj. Van Sant asked. But they live in fear, as she told her friend in another text: Dana Nichols (reading aloud in court): I said, "I am scared to talk to the detectives and -- and police I would hope if Becky came after me or sent someone after me, she wouldn't hurt Kendall. "Kitchen knife.". The prosecution believed that Clara manipulated Kyle to do her bidding. [22] Bruce Bigger's attorneys felt that the trial should have been moved out of Pima County due to the publicity the case received. Money. During questioning, Clara initially claimed she thought Kyle was joking when he talked about killing Robert. [13] While Stidham was still under Schwartz's employ, Schwartz instructed his parents to fire Stidham. Because the jury could not make a decision on the first-degree murder charge, Schwartz would have been eligible for parole after serving 25 years (in 2029). She planned it. 2012-2023, 2paragraphs Productions, LLC. Van Sant asked deVlaming. When I go grab it, I found dead body," Stragaj replied. "This is a woman whose son was killed by a drunk driver. Stragaj also claims she threatened him. LARGO, FL While Anton Stragaj awaits trial in the 2014 murder of Tarpon Springs Dr. Steven Schwartz, his wife is now behind bars in the very same jail on unrelated charges. Schwartz, a prominent local nephrologist, was found dead in his Tarpon Springs mansion in May 2014 after his wife Rebecca Schwartz reported a robbery. Three days after you're not gonna get my money.'". I think he did everything he could to pay back society," he said. I don't understand what's changed, what happened,'" she said. [14] Schwartz also wrote prescriptions to his office manager, Laurie Espinoza, who would retrieve the medication and give it to Schwartz. "Is she still a person of interest in this case?" In 2009, Schwartz claimed to have been attacked numerous times by inmates. Asked if he was interviewed by police, Carter told Van Sant he was. Both sentences were eventually commuted and both men later went to college. "They've got to trash her. The crime was orchestrated by his 20-year-old daughter, Clara Jane Schwartz, as part of a fantasy role-playing game. Tom Roebig, Carter Schwartz' attorney, reasoned. "And then staged the scene to look like a burglary?" He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. At the time of the incident, she was a computer science major at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. "It became very apparent early on, her motive was financial. [3][20] Bigger's appeal suggested that he was not afforded a fair trial on account of the copious amount of media coverage surrounding the case. [22], Schwartz's ex-fiancee, Lourdes Lopez, who resigned as prosecutor after being indicted in federal court, continued to work as a defense attorney after disciplinary action had taken place. Lafferty also brought up the fact that Schwartz harbored a well-known grudge against Stidham. [5], In 2001, Stidham answered an ad Bradley Schwartz had placed in a trade journal seeking someone to care for the pediatric patients in his Tucson ophthalmology practice,[6] Arizona Specialty Eye Care. Patrick Olive and April Cox say that around 9 a.m., Becky unexpectedly showed up at their house. The trial ended up painting Schwartz as an extremely manipulative individual, causing the jury to feel sympathy for Bigger. Youve been asked to look at the photographs and look at the ugly, savage way Dr. Schwartz was killed in his own home, Basham said. He had been strangled, shot and stabbed. As Meredith lay recovering in the hospital from her suicide attempt with prescription drugs, she had a surprise visitor: Becky. I mean, that's crazy," Stragaj explained. "I never saw Becky grieving for her husband or her loss," said Meredith. Stragaj is not the only one suspicious of Becky Schwartz. "My guess is because I was finding this information out that she had kept hidden for years," he replied. 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"I think most of us that were involved, that it was a horrendous, despicable and deplorable act," said Dyer. The murder weapon was believed to be a 27-inch sword, and the nature of the crime startled many. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, who has achieved a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand issued by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. By Express News Service. She even took them on her boat in Florida and one thing stuck in Meredith's mind. Leo Stragaj adamantly denies he killed Dr. Schwartz. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Besides his medical practice, he owned a vast array of rental properties and lived in an expensive waterfront home with his second wife, Becky. And there were bizarre behaviors after Dr. Schwartz's death that fed speculation about Becky's involvement. "And greedy, just greedy to the point of it being absurd almost," said Carter Schwartz. "Every single night, seven days a week, we were together.". Brown created and produced the British horror comedy series "Wreck," which is currently available on Hulu. "And when you present this information, is this jaw dropping to your dad?" "Patients, colleagues -- a great career," Van Sant noted. While in Dallas, he met and began dating his neighbor, Daphne Herding,[5] whom he eventually married in a garden ceremony in 1997. "And why in the world would she want her husband dead?" After her husband was murdered, Becky Schwartz sold the medical practice and decided to start a new life, moving from sunny Florida to the tiny, snowbound town of Winneconne, Wisconsin, near where her son, Eric, was running his Verizon store. Claras companion, Katherine Inglis, said Clara was involved in her fathers murder just a day or two after Robert was apprehended. At the time of the incident, he lived in a farmhouse away from the city in Leesburg, Virginia. On May 13th, 1944, Robert was born. Robert Schwartz, 57, was found dead in his home Dec. 12. "He lied to the police. Prosecutor Owen Basham urged the jury Tuesday to recommend a stiff sentence. Questioned by Florin, Dana suggests Becky staged the burglary to implicate her son, Ben. [3] Earlier in the day, Schwartz had engaged in a series of phone calls with Ronald Bruce Bigger. By then, Clara had talked a lot about how Robert was an abusive father who was out to kill her by trying to poison her food. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Van Sant asked Carter. "I figure that's why Schwartz went there, to rob him.". Ten months after the murder Leo Stragaj was arrested, but police kept looking for evidence. In fact, according to a police document, one of Schwartz's office workers called police to say: "Rebecca was blackmailing Dr. Schwartz by withholding information that could ruin his career.". [2], In June 2003, Schwartz and Lopez were involved in a domestic altercation which resulted in an amendment to the conditions for their release, prohibiting them from having contact with each other. "As I read these stories, you know, he didn't want to give 'em his money," Cecil explained. That's why I'm here," he said of being incarcerated. But Stragaj insists he didn't do itthat Becky was the culprit. In an extraordinary moment, Dana, who had remained silent publicly for two years, turns on her own mother-in-law, reading a text message she sent a friend not long after Dr. Schwartz's murder: Dana Nichols (reading aloud in court): "It's crazy how so much of what Becky did all adds up now. [5] The following day after a conversation in which Schwartz denied to her that he was involved in the murder, Goldberg telephoned the police to report her suspicions and indicated that a man named "Bruce" had joined them while they were at dinner. Florin and Tom Roebig are top civil attorneys in Florida, who represented Carter and his family in a wrongful death lawsuit. [3], On the evening of October 5, 2004, deputies of the Pima County Sheriffs Department responded to a report of a man down in the parking lot of the North First Medical Plaza where Stidham worked. Meredith, who asked "48 Hours" not use her last name, says she and her husband took Becky in as one of their own, after a chance meeting at a charity event. "'Analysis of cell phone activity failed to support his alibi,' -- your alibi. Becky Schwartz wouldn't speak with "48 Hours." So, lets find out what happened to her then, shall we. [26], Brian Stidham's widow, Daphne Stidham, filed a wrongful death suit in 2005 against the medical complex where her husband was murdered, alleging that the conditions at the complex aided the killer. His body was discovered two days later. "And if you cross her then, you know, you're basically gone," Patrick Olive said. Bigger's defense attorney, Jill Thorpe, tried to prove that it was Schwartz who had actually physically committed the murder. When Robert Schwartz was found dead at his home, investigators have reason to believe his death was I wouldn't put anything past her. Because unbeknownst to him, his father had already changed his estate plan a year earlier, leaving his entire fortune to Becky and nothing for his own children. And as time went on, Meredith felt Becky was becoming a little too close to her own husband. If not, here's a few bucks a month for your phone bill.'". "Dad was always a role model to me and what I've always told everyone, 'If I could be half the physician he was, that would be a successful life," Carter Schwartz told "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant. "We sort of learned to coexist," said Carter. "I'd see him on the street from time to time and he'd always ask me, 'How you doin'? A sample of DNA linked to Bigger was found on the radio knob of Stidham's car. "I didn't have the -- you know, the green card, the nothing.". Even as a young child, I could see she wasn't there because she loved him," he said. But the robbery of Dr. Cook went terribly wrong. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, A $150,000 executive protection dog? "He never lost sight of paying back his debt to society. She remains incarcerated at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, Virginia, and will be eligible for release in 2043. Comprehensive pain management for Greenville, SC & surrounding areas. Leo Stragaj admits he never implicated Becky until the day he was arrested. Patrick further stated that Clara showed him her journal entries where she talked about Roberts alleged abuse and attempts to poison her. [3], Prosecuting attorney Sylvia Lafferty pointed to Schwartz's cell phone records, which showed that he received calls from a payphone at a Denny's across the street from Stidham's office. She has a felony conviction for embezzling money from MADD," said Dr. Patton. The two former criminals pledged to spend the rest of their lives atoning for their terrible act. "Now, you tell me; what kind of person does that?" Clara was the youngest of Roberts three children; she had an older brother and sister. In addition, the 57-year-old Virginia Biotechnology Association was founded by him. [3], The DNA evidence from Bigger in Stidham's car also provided evidence for the prosecution. Van Sant asked. Who else besides you would know that that hard drive was there?" [7] The case was transferred from Pima County to Pinal County because of the nature of Lopez's past work relationship with Pima County. [27] Mrs. Stidham also filed a suit in August 2005 against Pima County, Lourdes Lopez, Paul Skitzki, and county attorney Barbara LaWall. He was jailed for the rest of his life in September 2003. [3] Earlier in the day, One year later when his contract expired, the group sued him for violating a restrictive covenant when he opened his own practice less than 200 yards away. Dyer wasn't even sure Schwartz was really going go through with it, until he pulled out a gun. And we've alleged that Leo and Becky conspired to murder him," said Roebig. Katherine received a one-year prison sentence after being convicted guilty of a murder conspiracy. Then a student at a university in Virginia, Clara created a roleplaying game called Underworld, with her and Kyle bonding over their mutual interest in witchcraft and occult. And the reason it's hogwash is Leo says that he looks in the bag and he sees a butcher knife. "And I'm thinkin', 'He couldn't have done anything. "I didn't know," Stragaj said. [29] The events of the murder were also covered in an episode of Forensic Files titled "Office Visit", which aired on January 22, 2010, on truTV.[30]. He is still held at the River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia, according to records. Jurors recommended she spend 48 years in prison. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Schwartz, the shooter, spent nine years in prison. It's too -- hasn't been long enough to do anything.' You're not alone", "Conviction upheld in Tucson doctor's slaying", "Schwartz cites prison assaults, sues state", "Inmate Schwartz files claim vs. state, citing four beatings", "Ex-county prosecutor disbarred by state Supreme Court", Bradley Schwart's profile at the Arizona Department of Corrections, Bruce Bigger's profile at the Arizona Department of Corrections, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murder_of_Brian_Stidham&oldid=1141816162, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 23:39. On Claras computer, the authorities discovered instant communications between her and Kyle in which they plotted murdering Robert. I'm gonna take care of this.'". July 29, 2017 / 11:25 PM "You are telling me that Rebecca Schwartz asked you to find someone to murder her husband," Van Sant queried. However, the two had already been seeing each other and were even engaged to be married. Wil Florin: What -- did you mean to say she'd planned for a long time? He faces a charge of first-degree murder in the slaying of Dr. Steven Patlin Schwartz, a 74-year-old doctor found dead inside his Tarpon Springs mansion in 2014. "she didn't have five children.". And according to a video deposition conducted by attorneys Florin and Roebig in the wrongful death lawsuit, Becky allegedly came to deliver a cruel message. "If she knew -- which I have every reason to believe she did -- that's entirely possible that was something used against him," Carter acknowledged. Clara created a roleplaying game called Underworld while she was a student at a university in Virginia, and she and Kyle became friends because of their shared interest in witchcraft and the occult. "I believe that both Leo Stragaj and Rebecca Schwartz were involved in his murder and caused his death on that date," said Carter Schwartz. He says that confrontation was more than 10 hours before Becky called police to the house that night to report an alleged burglary. "Money. What Happened In Celina Petersen South Park Murder Case? But one thing, I didn't kill their father. The nature of the crime shocked many, and the murder weapon was believed to be a 27-inch sword. Investigation Discoverys The Perfect Murder: The Devil Made Me Do It focuses on how Clara manipulated three other people into helping with her fathers murder. [3][5] Stidham began attending Harvard Medical School in 1990 and graduated in 1993. [21] Other arguments Storts used revolved around discrepancies between the time of death, Bigger's whereabouts, and the fact that the $10,000 had seemingly vanished. Robert has an X engraved on his back after being stabbed and slashed more than thirty times. And I think that -- I think that Leo Stragaj believed that his time with the Schwartzes was limited. They gotta show her as somebody that would participate in the murder, because that's the only way they're gonna profit in this case," he said. You add all that up, and you've got yourself a murder suspect," Van Sant remarked. That's when his DNA got there. "Very," he replied. Patrick House, a former boyfriend, testified Oct. 8 that he and Schwartz were the primary characters in an elaborate role-playing game she invented called Underworld. "I would say that's a very accurate statement," Carter replied. "Your DNA was on the victim. A Loudoun County Circuit Court jury deliberated four hours before returning its verdict against Clara Jane Schwartz, 20. The jury could have recommended a life sentence for the convictions, which also included conspiracy to commit murder and two counts of soliciting a crime. [3], The investigation eventually revealed that Schwartz hired Bigger for $10,000 to help him murder Stidham. Schwartz had recruited Dyer to drive him to and from the dentist's office. They waited as Kyle went in and killed Robert and drove away with him after that. Dyer, the accomplice, went to prison for a year. He was taken away with such haste that his shirt was on backwards. He then moved to Dallas, Texas where he entered a residency program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School's internal medicine department. What followed was a startling tale of deception and fantasy, which the authorities discovered. "The person that benefitted was Becky Schwartz and the people that she deems worthy of giving away Dr. Schwartz's money to. "My client is five foot three. He was sharp. But Becky is not saying anything. "Was there blood on the knife?" Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Inside, he found the scientist brutally murdered. Van Sant asked. "What I want more than anything is for justice to be served. she said. LaWall even testified that if Skitzki or Lopez had come forward sooner, Dr. Stidham would still be alive. WebIn 2016, Schwartzs adult children filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rebecca Schwartz and Stragaj, claiming they conspired to kill the doctor. A neighbour stopped by Roberts house on December 10 to see if he was okay because he hadnt turned up for work. Meredith says Becky's lying was soon followed by betrayal. Schwartz, a prominent local nephrologist, was found dead in Wreck Season 1 Ending Explained -Ryan J. "[5] After some delay, the trial for Schwartz began in March 2006. So, I had to go and buy materials or dump a trailer. "Who do you think did? She was being held without bond as of Thursday. So who killed Dr. Schwartz? She even changed her name to Schwartz -- though they didn't actually marry until 2012. But he was very good at his job, and paid more than $100,000 a year by Dr. Schwartz. Kyle later indicated that after Clara informed him of the situation, he felt compelled to take action. You know, everything was just over the top with her," said April Cox. "All these things that we're talking about would never have come to light if it wasn't for money. Instead, they found Dr. Schwartz in a pool of blood. "Becky took his extended family on an Alaskan cruise that lasted a couple weeks with Dr. Schwartz's money. "My theory is that Dr. Schwartz was gonna retire. He says he had every reason to keep Steven Schwartz alive. Samuel Booth Murder Case Where Is James Thomas Wood today? He's obviously dead -- right?" [3] Stidham told friends that his partner (Schwartz) had been acting "weird" and that he needed to remove himself from the situation. "That Leo Stragaj was there at the time of murder. "He said, 'I'm going home. He felt compelled to defend Clara when she informed him of her fathers alleged abuse. "I mean, you're just outta the picture.". 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