Stidham gave Schwartz 30 days' notice and began making plans to start his own practice across town. Police aren't talking because the case is still open. And I was, like, what? [20], Attorneys for Schwartz and Bigger filed appeals almost immediately after sentencing. DeVlaming says this case is about greed, but it's the greed of the Schwartz children in trying to pin the murder on Becky so they can get their father's money instead of her. After months of testing, investigators made a damning discovery: Stragaj's DNA was on several parts of Dr. Schwartz's clothing. And to this day, Cecil has the gun Schwartz used to murder Dr. Cook. [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]. It was a horrific incident. Khan practiced as an orthopedic surgeon at Owaisi hospital and had experience of Carter always believed the main reason Becky was with his father was because she wanted to spend his money. "And I quickly grew more depressed and decided that I was going to end my life, that I couldn't stand the pain anymore," said Meredith. "He lied to the police. "[3] Conflicting reports suggest that Schwartz had either met Bigger at Narcotics Anonymous or at his medical practice. '", "Becky has lied about her children," Meredith said. "Basically, 'if you get better, call me. "That changed my whole life, right there in that point in time," he said. Police arrested two of Clara Schwartzs friends and found the murder weapon in one of their homes. When Robert Schwartz was found murdered at his home in 2001, investigators had reason to believe the attack was targeted. WebAt around 11pm on October 5, 2004, a cleaning crew discovered Stidhams body inside his vehicle that was parked in the parking lot of the North First Medical Plaza in Tucson, Stidham was meant to take over the pediatric ophthalmology aspect of Schwartz's business. Deposition attorney: She walked over to Meredith and leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I wish you would have died.". I want the people responsible for this to be held both criminally and civilly liable," Carter Schwartz said. "'Analysis of cell phone activity failed to support his alibi,' -- your alibi. But they then began to focus on the Schwartz's longtime employee and contractor, Anton Leo Stragaj. Call (586) 939 -1122. Clara was sentenced to serve 48 years in prison on February 10, 2003. "And is there still a possibility there could be an arrest?" So I bought it at the auction," he said. Booking photos courtesy of the Pinellas County Jail. "I think he had that drive to somehow make up for the wrong and the pain and the suffering that he caused to Doctor Cook's family, to others in this community -- and I had that same drive as well," said Dyer. She stated in one of the messages that she didnt want the murder to be linked to her if Kyle was the perpetrator. "I believe that both Leo Stragaj and Rebecca Schwartz were involved in his murder and caused his death on that date," said Carter Schwartz. you're not gonna get my money.'". Bigger's defense attorney, Jill Thorpe, tried to prove that it was Schwartz who had actually physically committed the murder. 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. I read plans. Furthermore, the 57-year-old was the founding member of the Virginia Biotechnology Association. 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. But Schwartz never did take care of it. Robert Schwartz, 57, was found dead in his home Dec. 12. Soon, they were led to his youngest daughter, Clara DeVlaming says all the evidence points to Leo Stragaj. Hulbert and Michael P. Pfohl, who is accused of driving Hulbert to the Schwartz house, each is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy. Van Sant asked deVlaming. In 2007, the Arizona Supreme Court officially disbarred her for her connection to the drug case. Schwartz was a tall, handsome kid from New York, the son of a doctor. Michael pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received 18 years in prison. He was eventually convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for conspiracy to murder Stidham. During questioning, Clara initially claimed she thought Kyle was joking when he talked about killing Robert. ", And strangely, Becky never wanted a memorial service. Although she was instructed not to discuss their interview with Schwartz, she told Schwartz about the investigation and interview within the following 24 hours. He was bright. "she asked me to find someone to kill Dr. Clara had pointed him to a chapter in a book about herbal poisons, wanting to make Roberts death look natural. Lafferty also brought up the fact that Schwartz harbored a well-known grudge against Stidham. Kyle, who was 18 at the time, had a history of mental illness and had previously spent time in psychiatric facilities. On Claras computer, the authorities discovered instant communications between her and Kyle in which they plotted murdering Robert. "Dr. Schwartz's son," Van Sant interrupted. " [7] The case was transferred from Pima County to Pinal County because of the nature of Lopez's past work relationship with Pima County. -- that we've ever seen," Cox continued. The cops were soon on the lookout for any and all leads. Becky's son, Ben, had ongoing drug issues, according to Carter. 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. "I know it was bad. But Stragaj insists he didn't do itthat Becky was the culprit. "I thought always thought a lot of him, and I want that gun. [3][7] In October 2001, two DEA agents interviewed Lopez as part of a criminal investigation involving Schwartz. She remains incarcerated at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, Virginia, and will be eligible for release in 2043. Leo Stragaj admits he never implicated Becky until the day he was arrested. But as for Dr. Schwartz's dark past. Carter wants justice for a father whose life started and ended so badly, but who lived the long middle dedicated to others. Back then, Dyer was 20 years old, a former high school football star and a buddy of Steven Schwartz. And after he found the body, Leo Stragaj made what he says was the biggest mistake of his life. I was with people with alibi all day. Handyman, Anton Stragaj, JANGAON : The family of the first-year post-graduate student Dr Dharawath Preethi on Monday alleged that she was in fact murdered in cold blood. "Everyone seems to universally hold such a high respect for him," said Carter. Currently, stem cell therapy is not FDA approved. Three days after Lola Stragaj is accused of befriending an elderly woman with cognitive disabilities and then bilking her out of nearly $100,000. "She's just trying to lay low and find a path.". I think that that cloud is always there that they may arrest her," attorney Kym Rivellini said. He, along with attorney Brick Storts, attempted to sue the state of Arizona for $750,000. Robert Schwartz Murder Case Where is Clara Schwartz Now? Van Sant asked. Victim Brian Stidham left behind The prosecution believed that Clara manipulated Kyle to do her bidding. "Said, 'No, you'll have to shoot me. "It was well-known that he liked to gamble quite a bit," said Dyer. "Leo is the killer," deVlaming said. "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. I think now I can relate to what they mean by that -- just a feeling of helplessness," Carter replied. "Very," he replied. Schwartz decided to rob a local dentist, Dr. Victor Cook. [5] Schwartz and Goldberg were eating at a Thai restaurant in Tucson shortly after the murder occurred. "[7] Schwartz would later take Bigger to an automated teller machine (ATM) and then check him into a hotel. "He was my doctor. Prosecutor Owen Basham urged the jury Tuesday to recommend a stiff sentence. That "hidden information," Carter says, is that Becky was moving money from their joint bank accounts. Becky and the family did everything from vacations in Florida, to sports events, to lavish parties -- all paid for by Becky. "'And if you say anything, you're never gonna see a house or you're never gonna see a penny,'" said Stragaj. When Robert Schwartz was found dead at his home, investigators have reason to believe his death was He took the bag back to Becky that morning and confronted her. He is still held at the River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia, according to records. [12] This occurred shortly after the Arizona Medical Board had reinstated Schwartz's license in August 2003. Van Sant asked Carter. What the authorities found out next was a shocking tale of manipulation and fantasy. Schwartz's wife, Joan, filed for divorce the following month. "Here's another quote from the report," Van Sant said to Stragaj. A surgeon and the father-in-law of Asaduddin Owaisis second daughter, Mazharuddin Ali Khan, died by suicide on Monday in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Instead, they found Dr. Schwartz in a pool of blood. 13400 E. 15 Mile Rd Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312 USA. Van Sant asked. "I thought truly we had found a great friend. Nevertheless, the jury found Bigger guilty of both conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and first-degree murder itself. You know, everything was just over the top with her," said April Cox. The wrongful death lawsuit claims their stepmother and Stragaj conspired to murder Schwartz, whose estate is worth at least $10 million, for financial gain. The lawsuit also claims that Becky Schwartz was embezzling funds from her husbands medical practice. "One of, if not the worst moment of my life," said Carter. "My guess is because I was finding this information out that she had kept hidden for years," he replied. "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. The events surrounding the 2004 murder were broadcast on the Investigation Discovery series Solved in October 2008. The authorities believed Robert was killed about two days before being found. "Well, that's one possibility," he replied. Friends said Schwartz's wife died of cancer several years ago and their three children are away at college. "Kitchen knife.". According to Patrick, Clara asked him to kill Old Guy, and he initially thought it was only game-related. And remember, Becky claimed her Florida house had been burglarized. She's about five standard deviations off the left side," said Patton. "He never lost sight of paying back his debt to society. ", The gun and the knife used to kill Dr. Schwartz have never been found. "And her boat name was 'Exit Strategy.' [9] In December 2001, one month after Stidham joined the practice, the DEA raided the office and Schwartz was indicted by a federal grand jury on 77 counts of illegally obtaining prescription medicine. "And he said, 'I'm moving into Becky's.'". And she was rubbing her hair. But could a shocking incident deep in Dr. Schwartz's past have played a role in his murder? Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. So, lets find out what happened to her then, shall we. Van Sant asked Dr. Patton. You didn't call 911. "It all points to her. [3] Other reports suggest that Schwartz was planning to open a plastic surgery practice[8] or, at least, another office on the north side of the city. Becky got five years probation and had to pay back the money she stole. Stragaj says when he picked up the handbag he saw a knife inside. That," he replied. by 2Paragraphs in Culture | February 11, 2017, Dr. Steven Schwartz with his wife Becky (48 Hours/CBS image), The 48 Hours episode The Strange Life of Dr. Schwartz investigates the murder of Dr. Steven Schwartz, a 74-year-olda wealthy doctor who was brutally murderedin his Florida mansion. Police looked at Dr. Schwartz's inner circle. "I wasn't there when he did it, but I can't imagine why, having sober judgment, anyone would do that.". "Her. WebOur Office. She planned it for a long time," Stragaj replied. And her son goes, 'Mom, are you crazy? "What is the most important thing to Becky Schwartz?" "[5] After some delay, the trial for Schwartz began in March 2006. 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. She had credit cards that were only in her name, anything basically my dad couldn't get a hold of," Carter replied. Robert was born on May 13, 1944. And me and my siblings are kind being left out here.'" [27] Mrs. Stidham also filed a suit in August 2005 against Pima County, Lourdes Lopez, Paul Skitzki, and county attorney Barbara LaWall. [3] Stidham officially served as Schwartz's associate until October 2002,[17] when Schwartz was indicted on drug fraud charges. [3] Schwartz's trial lasted two months, and it took the jury five days to deliver a verdict. I build from scratch," he explained. "That Leo Stragaj was there at the time of murder. [3][4], Stidham was born and raised in Longview, Texas, the son of Mack and Joyce Stidham. The nature of the phone discussions had changed over the course of the night. Is-- is this -- drink talk and not -- what was that?' Lola Stragaj was booked into the Pinellas County Jail Wednesday, Dec. 14. Your IP: Besides his medical practice, he owned a vast array of rental properties and lived in an expensive waterfront home with his second wife, Becky. [3], The investigation eventually revealed that Schwartz hired Bigger for $10,000 to help him murder Stidham. Stragaj, who is from Albania, was working in the U.S. without proper legal status. "What does the DNA evidence tell you?" However, the two had already been seeing each other and were even engaged to be married. "And greedy, just greedy to the point of it being absurd almost," said Carter Schwartz. Dr. David Brian Stidham, a 37-year-old pediatric ophthalmologist, was found stabbed and beaten to death outside his office on Oct. 5. [14] Schwartz also wrote prescriptions to his office manager, Laurie Espinoza, who would retrieve the medication and give it to Schwartz. Van Sant asked Carter Schwartz. So, I had to go and buy materials or dump a trailer. Stragaj claims Becky threatened to withhold $75,000 he had invested in real estate with her. "Here's a guy who's been shot, strangled, blood -- why would you touch him at all to begin with? "My theory is that Dr. Schwartz was gonna retire. Spiky TV's senior news writer is Stephan Gibbs. "And in Wisconsin, does she just live a quiet life now?" "Well, I think she's been trying to find a purpose," Kym Rivellini said. And, deVlaming says, Sragaj is a large man capable of physical force, unlike Becky. 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. 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[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. To say Steven Schwartz's life was extraordinary, as his son, Carter, does, is an understatement. "I heard the door open. Lourdes Lopez, Barbara LaWall, and Pima County were dismissed from the suit as part of the settlement. She is into money like you and I are into breathing air," he replied. Stragaj is not the only one suspicious of Becky Schwartz. "What I want more than anything is for justice to be served. She will be formally sentenced Jan. 21. Van Sant asked. Their stepmother also embezzled He just had this kind of dark side to him that you couldn't quite put your finger on it," Dyer explained. Cecil said. She grabs a beer, and come sits on the couch, and drinks a beer," said Cox. IDs The Murder Tapes Help 712 Ive Been Shot Christopher Hoefling Murder. In September 2003, he was sentenced to life behind bars. Brown created and produced the British horror comedy series "Wreck," which is currently available on Hulu. Boxer Eddie Leal Murder Case Where Is Manuel Guzman These Days? [6], Because of the indictment, Schwartz lost his medical license[3] and entered into rehab. WebIn 1961, 21-year-old Steven Schwartz robbed and murdered a dentist in Hobbs, New Mexico. [3], On October 15, police captured Bigger who was hiding just outside Tucson. Records indicate that he remains incarcerated at the River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia. Van Sant asked. He was sharp. After all was said and done, Kyle was convicted guilty of his role in the crime. "[15] Under the terms of the probation, Schwartz was barred from writing prescriptions for narcotics, required to check in with the board each day, and subject to random drug tests. 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"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. "Other accounts in only her name. Comprehensive pain management for Greenville, SC & surrounding areas. Bigger's trials would not begin until the following March. She had nothing to do with the murder itself," said deVlaming. "Steve was your classic gentle giant a guy who had the heart of a bear," Dr. Patton said. Soon, they were led to his youngest daughter, Clara Schwartz, who seemed to be at the center of it all. Fax (586) 939 -9328. email [email protected] So I had no hate for him. He says he had every reason to keep Steven Schwartz alive. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to [email protected]. Samuel Booth Murder Case Where Is James Thomas Wood today? He discovered a scientist who had been brutally murdered inside. Pima County paid the entire amount on behalf of Paul Skitzki. -- son. Fifty-five years ago in Hobbs, New Mexico, Schwartz himself was involved in another murder case. Their trials are set for early next year. I think he did everything he could to pay back society," he said. Schwartz began to reassure Bigger that he had his money. I'm sure she planned it for a long time.". Stragaj also felt close to Steven Schwartz. [3][5] Stidham began attending Harvard Medical School in 1990 and graduated in 1993. Rebecca Schwartz: Hi, somebody I just walked in to my house and somebody robbed my house. Schwartz introduced him to Goldberg as "Bruce. "All these things that we're talking about would never have come to light if it wasn't for money. Clara played the overlord, Lord Chaos, and House acted as an assassin assigned to kill Old Guy -- Clara Schwartzs father. How's your teeth doin'?'" Stragaj says he worked on all the Schwartz's homes, including the mansion they lived in. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Police arrived and quickly entered the home looking for a possible intruder. Ten months after the murder Leo Stragaj was arrested, but police kept looking for evidence. Stragaj says he immediately knew Becky was behind the killing because, he claims, six months earlier, she asked if he could arrange to have her husband killed. 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.". [23], Schwartz has repeatedly made headlines since his imprisonment. "It's hogwash. 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. "I didn't know," Stragaj said. Kyle provided a full confession to the authorities once he was arrested, saying he committed the murder because he thought Robert was abusing Clara. [5], Bradley Alan Schwartz was born January 14, 1965[10] in Brooklyn, New York to Henry and Lois Schwartz. Clara and Katherine had met while the former was in her senior year in high school. [14] In December 2001, DEA agents raided Schwartz's office. Family friend Anton Leo Stragaj, who was hired to manage the 38 rental properties owned by Schwartz, was charged with first-degree murder. "As I read these stories, you know, he didn't want to give 'em his money," Cecil explained. [24][25] Another inmate was convicted of aggravated assault for beating up Schwartz. "Early on, I didn't like dislike 'em, but that faded pretty quickly," he replied. Katherine received a one-year prison sentence after being convicted guilty of a murder conspiracy. "I didn't have the -- you know, the green card, the nothing.". I mean, that's crazy," Stragaj explained. Defense attorneys said they would appeal, arguing that the jury did not spend enough time going through the evidence. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Kyle, then 18, had a history of mental illness and had spent time in psychiatric institutions as a child. You can follow his daily exploits on Twitter and Instagram. Despite the fact that 83% of the jury pool had been exposed to some of the pretrial media, Bigger's appeal was thrown out by the Arizona Court of Appeals in May 2011. [7][11] He graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine[12] in 1991, and married Joan Samuels in New York City four days after his graduation. "Rebecca handles the business and she called me 'son' for four years," he said. The murder weapon was believed to be a 27-inch sword, and the nature of the crime startled many. "And why would she want you dead?" Becky was convicted of embezzling from Mothers Against Drunk Driving -- more than $12,000, she used to buy a car and a boat for herself. WebContact Dr. Robert G. Schwartz, MD, for an appointment. "Anything I would tell you would be speculation. 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. [3][7], On the night of the murder, Schwartz was with Lisa Goldberg, a girlfriend he had recently begun seeing after meeting her on an online dating service. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. It's absolutely laughably ridiculous," said deVlaming. They stood there and watched as Kyle went in and killed Robert before driving away with him. Schwartz, a prominent local nephrologist, was found dead in But the robbery of Dr. Cook went terribly wrong. "48 Hours" brought Dyer back to New Mexico to tell the story of that day in 1961 with Schwartz, who was 21 and a college dropout. [5] He was killed in his 1992 white Lexus SC400[19] and dragged from his car to make it look like a robbery. He was jailed for the rest of his life in September 2003. A Loudoun County Circuit Court jury deliberated four hours before returning its verdict against Clara Jane Schwartz, 20. "immigration told me any contact with police will send you back," he told Van Sant. "And -- if Dr. Schwartz was outta the picture that perhaps Rebecca Schwartz would keep him on.". [21] On October 28, Lopez reported that, prior to the murder, she had expressed to Paul Skitzki, a county prosecutor with whom she was on friendly terms, her concerns about what Schwartz might do to Stidham. [22] Bruce Bigger's attorneys felt that the trial should have been moved out of Pima County due to the publicity the case received. "I seen, like, jewelry boxes and one knife on the bag," said Stragaj. "Now, you tell me; what kind of person does that?" "Iwell, I told you I don't -- I know what I did. 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