But sadly, I don't think anyone matters to her but herself.". WebAs a 22-year-old pre-med student dropout in 1961, Schwartz (and others) robbed and killed a dentist, Dr. V.G. I get permits. That's why I'm here," he said of being incarcerated. 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. Chances are its in Pasadena, 12 reasons why Sycamore Avenue is L.A.s coolest new hangout, Sirhan Sirhan, convicted of killing Robert F. Kennedy, denied parole by California board, Many still stranded in San Bernardino Mountains as snow blocks roads, threatens roofs, Suspected shooter in attacks on Jewish men was on FBIs radar, LAPD chief says, Caregiver accused in Manhattan Beach child sexual abuse case believed to be in Philippines, Woman arrested in stabbing death of her mother at their Lake Forest home. Meredith says Becky's lying was soon followed by betrayal. And on that fall day, the dark side came out. "Here's a guy who's been shot, strangled, blood -- why would you touch him at all to begin with? "Everyone seems to universally hold such a high respect for him," said Carter. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [7] The case was transferred from Pima County to Pinal County because of the nature of Lopez's past work relationship with Pima County. "He was beloved in many ways, was he not?" [6], Because of the indictment, Schwartz lost his medical license[3] and entered into rehab. The case alleged that the parties involved could have helped prevent Brian Stidham's murder. A sample of DNA linked to Bigger was found on the radio knob of Stidham's car. [3][7] In October 2001, two DEA agents interviewed Lopez as part of a criminal investigation involving Schwartz. So who killed Dr. Schwartz? [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. She fired them shortly after the murder. While in Dallas, he met and began dating his neighbor, Daphne Herding,[5] whom he eventually married in a garden ceremony in 1997. "And -- if Dr. Schwartz was outta the picture that perhaps Rebecca Schwartz would keep him on.". Their daughter, Catherine Elizabeth, was born later in Tucson in 2003. Through a family friend, Ben confirmed that in that conversation he told his mother it was a crazy idea that she shouldn't even joke about. [8] Early on, Storts suggested that the attorney-client relationship between Schwartz and Lopez precluded the case from going to trial. You can follow his daily exploits on Twitter and Instagram. Her boat's name is 'Exit Strategy'?'" She faces one count of exploitation of the elderly and one count of fraudulent use of personal identification, jail records indicate. She planned it for a long time," Stragaj replied. "I kept telling him -- I said, 'it's like you've checked out of our marriage and I don't understand. "All of those are false. '", "Becky has lied about her children," Meredith said. Investigators later learned that Michael, then 21, and Katherine, then 19, drove Kyle to Roberts house on December 8, 2001. A complaint was filed against her by the Arizona State Bar as a result of her involvement with Bradley Schwartz's drug fraud. Dana says she and others believe Becky had to be involved in Dr. Schwartz's murder: Dana Nichols: The only thing I can think is that she shot him first. He look out for us," said Stragaj. Schwartz had recruited Dyer to drive him to and from the dentist's office. Call (586) 939 -1122. Clara played the overlord, Lord Chaos, and House acted as an assassin assigned to kill Old Guy -- Clara Schwartzs father. Robert was stabbed and slashed more than thirty times and had an X carved on his back. In 2009, Schwartz claimed to have been attacked numerous times by inmates. The defense argued that the man prosecutors say she asked to commit the crime, Kyle Hulbert, is not mentally stable. As Meredith lay recovering in the hospital from her suicide attempt with prescription drugs, she had a surprise visitor: Becky. He felt compelled to defend Clara when she informed him of her fathers alleged abuse. "That Leo Stragaj was there at the time of murder. 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. In one of the messages, she said that if Kyle committed the murder, she didnt want it to be traced back to her. "[13], From early 2001 to May 2004, Schwartz was involved in a romantic relationship with the foster mother of one of his patients, Pima County deputy attorney Lourdes Salomon Lopez. 911 Operator: Tarpon Springs Police may I help you? "Well, that's one possibility," he replied. "It all points to her. Investigation Discoverys The Perfect Murder: The Devil Made Me Do It focuses on how the police zeroed in on four people who had a role to play, which shockingly included Roberts daughter as well. After all was said and done, Kyle was convicted guilty of his role in the crime. "Is she still a person of interest in this case?" "Is she worried or afraid that she'll be arrested for the murder of her husband? And we've alleged that Leo and Becky conspired to murder him," said Roebig. [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. "Oh, I imagine he had maybe $1,000 or more at the time on him," Cecil said. LaWall even testified that if Skitzki or Lopez had come forward sooner, Dr. Stidham would still be alive. [28] Although the original case sought $20 million in a claim against the county, Mrs. Stidham settled for $2.29 million in 2007. Soon, they were led to his youngest daughter, Clara Schwartz, who seemed to be at the center of it all. Where is Lloyd Averys Killer Kevin Roby Now? Herattorneys filed a motion to dismiss the suit. She has a felony conviction for embezzling money from MADD," said Dr. Patton. Claras companion, Katherine Inglis, said Clara was involved in her fathers murder just a day or two after Robert was apprehended. "He was dedicated to medicine like no physician I've ever known. A desperate kid looking for a way to bail himself out. She probably wasn't the one who pulled the trigger, but she was behind it all," said Dr. Patton. "A knife," Stragaj replied. [13] While Stidham was still under Schwartz's employ, Schwartz instructed his parents to fire Stidham. [3], On October 15, police captured Bigger who was hiding just outside Tucson. [2] Bradley Alan Schwartz, also a pediatric ophthalmologist, and Ronald Bruce Bigger, a hit man, were arrested and convicted for the murder. [3], The investigation eventually revealed that Schwartz hired Bigger for $10,000 to help him murder Stidham. "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. But they then began to focus on the Schwartz's longtime employee and contractor, Anton Leo Stragaj. Besides his medical practice, he owned a vast array of rental properties and lived in an expensive waterfront home with his second wife, Becky. [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. Van Sant asked. 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. Not only her husband who is 16 years younger than Beckybut her teenaged daughter moved in with Becky as well, after Becky lavished her with attention and gifts, Meredith says. Wil Florin: When did you first start -- this is her own son you're -- and that -- that you're concerned -- your husband -- that his mother is setting him up for the murder? In this small town where everybody knew everybody, Dr. Cook was known to carry large amounts of cash. Stragaj also felt close to Steven Schwartz. But Becky's attorneys are uncertain what the future will hold for her. "I figure that's why Schwartz went there, to rob him.". He was just a wonderful guy who would do anything for anyone.". He founded the Virginia Biotechnology Association where he worked on DNA sequencing for 15 years. Schwartz, a prominent local nephrologist, was found dead in his Tarpon Springs mansion in May 2014 after his wife Rebecca Schwartz reported a robbery. So, if youre wondering what happened, weve got you covered. "Your DNA was on the victim. In addition, the 57-year-old Virginia Biotechnology Association was founded by him. Dana Nichols: Just me knowing her and things that she's done before. According to Katherine, Clara wanted her father dead and talked about the money she would inherit if that became a reality. James Cecil, a local auctioneer in Hobbs for decades, was a patient of Dr. Cook back then. [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. [5] He was killed in his 1992 white Lexus SC400[19] and dragged from his car to make it look like a robbery. "And siphoned to where? "The boyfriend has had a plane bought for him," Florin explained. "What do you do, stuck in an airport?" She fit into our lives so perfectly," Meredith explained. Throughout his trial, Schwartz never took the stand. A year after Dr. Steven Schwartz was found shot stabbed and strangled in his waterfront mansion, Leo Stragaj sits in jail. Wreck Season 1 Ending Explained -Ryan J. Leo Stragaj admits he never implicated Becky until the day he was arrested. "Why in the world would Leo Stragaj murder Dr. Stephen Schwartz when Schwartz was providing him his entire livelihood?" "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. "My theory is that Dr. Schwartz was gonna retire. She alleged that Robert was planning on making sure she did not come back. Kyle later stated that he had to do something once Clara told him about that. "I believe that both Leo Stragaj and Rebecca Schwartz were involved in his murder and caused his death on that date," said Carter Schwartz. Katherine later told the police that Clara constantly talked about Robert allegedly poisoning her food, physically abusing her, and how he pulled her underwater in their pool. As per the Tv9 Telugu, the orthopedic surgeon took the extreme step due to a family dispute, reports said. And if she had somebody else helping her," Stragaj replied. Defense attorneys said the game was only an escape for a girl with a sad social life. Welcome.' "Why would he do that?" "she didn't have five children.". But the hard drive had been removed. When Kyle was apprehended, he gave a complete confession to the police, claiming that he killed Clara because he believed Robert was abusing her. The result was one that reportedly pleased the state bar. "Drinking the beer at 9:00 a.m. definitely not something". Leo Stragaj adamantly denies he killed Dr. Schwartz. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Florin and Tom Roebig are top civil attorneys in Florida, who represented Carter and his family in a wrongful death lawsuit. When I go grab it, I found dead body," Stragaj replied. "They've got to trash her. So, if youre wondering what happened, weve got you covered. I mean -- he was intelligent. "It was feeling numb when people describe it. The murder? He then moved to Dallas, Texas where he entered a residency program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School's internal medicine department. "And greedy, just greedy to the point of it being absurd almost," said Carter Schwartz. July 29, 2017 / 11:25 PM She had nothing to do with the murder itself," said deVlaming. 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. "I didn't even know about it until after his death.". World Expert What -- what are you saying? "I never saw Becky grieving for her husband or her loss," said Meredith. "I told him-- I said, 'I want nothin' to do with this. Instead, they found Dr. Schwartz in a pool of blood. Is-- is this -- drink talk and not -- what was that?' Fax (586) 939 -9328. email Staff@DrSchwartzOptometrist.com Cook in his New Mexico office. Who else besides you would know that that hard drive was there?" Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a159b8aee1210a8 I loved the man," Stragaj said. Clara allegedly used Kyle to do her will, according to the prosecution. Soon, they were led to his youngest daughter, Clara Peter Van Sant asked. "I wasn't there when he did it, but I can't imagine why, having sober judgment, anyone would do that.". And as time went on, Meredith felt Becky was becoming a little too close to her own husband. ", And strangely, Becky never wanted a memorial service. Clara was sentenced to serve 48 years in prison on February 10, 2003. Michele, her sister, said in court, Its been nothing but a nightmare since the first day I found out. They also had witnesses testify about how she discussed the money she would get if Robert died. "My client is five foot three. And I said, 'Listen, I'm your man for construction, but I don't know what you're lookin' for.' She is into money like you and I are into breathing air," he replied. Clara was convicted of first-degree murder in her father's death. Stidham was meant to take over the pediatric ophthalmology aspect of Schwartz's business. She stated in one of the messages that she didnt want the murder to be linked to her if Kyle was the perpetrator. / CBS News, Produced by Alec Sirken, Ryan Smith and Michelle Feuer, [This story first aired on Feb. 11. That's what brothers do. She was being held without bond as of Thursday. Today, Dyer is an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Youngstown State University in Ohio. [3] In March 2004, the conditions of Schwartz and Lopez's release were modified to allow the two to have contact with each other. If not, here's a few bucks a month for your phone bill.'". Kyle, who was 18 at the time, had a history of mental illness and had previously spent time in psychiatric facilities. [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. "He lied to the police. "He was my doctor. [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. The authorities believed Robert was killed about two days before being found. It was updated on July 29.]. While the homicide investigation document listed Becky Schwartz as a suspect, she has never been charged with anything related to her husband's murder. Police say Lola Stragaj, 38, was brought into custody on Wednesday following an investigation into the possible exploitation of an elderly woman. 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. "It turned out Rebecca had canceled any services, any ceremonies, any remembrances for my father. 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, "she asked me to find someone to kill Dr. "And if you cross her then, you know, you're basically gone," Patrick Olive said. Defense attorneys said they would appeal, arguing that the jury did not spend enough time going through the evidence. And -- you know, and then I think she was gone after she drank the beer. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Van Sant asked Dr. Patton. During questioning, Clara initially claimed she thought Kyle was joking when he talked about killing Robert. Rebecca Schwartz: I walked in the bedroom, into the closet and all the drawers were opened. "Rebecca hired me to fix her first house," Stragaj, who goes by Leo, told Van Sant. I don't understand what's changed, what happened,'" she said. Becky Schwartz: I reassert my rights under Article I Section 9 of the Florida Constitution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. said Dr. Patton. Dyer wasn't even sure Schwartz was really going go through with it, until he pulled out a gun. They looked into his family first and soon learned of his youngest Flick, a reporter who covered the case for the Tucson Citizen, wrote a best-selling, true-crime book published in 2018 titled "Toxic Rage: A Tale of Murder in Tucson" (WildBlue Press). Their first child, Alexandre Brian, was born in Houston in 2000. But could that murder 55 years ago, which had been a closely-guarded secret, have somehow played a role in the murder of Dr. Schwartz? He says he had every reason to keep Steven Schwartz alive. ", The gun and the knife used to kill Dr. Schwartz have never been found. "And her boat name was 'Exit Strategy.' [12] This occurred shortly after the Arizona Medical Board had reinstated Schwartz's license in August 2003. "Iwell, I told you I don't -- I know what I did. "I think you'd have to be willfully ignorant not to see it," he replied. And Dr. Schwartz had become very wealthy worth somewhere between $20 and 30 million. "Rebecca Schwartz," 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. Patrick further stated that Clara showed him her journal entries where she talked about Roberts alleged abuse and attempts to poison her. Schwartz moved to Italy, where he earned a medical degree. "Would you look out and see, 'All this money is going to Rebecca and her children. WebContact Dr. Robert G. Schwartz, MD, for an appointment. I'm not the man," he said. The cops were soon on the lookout for any and all leads. She continues to work as a paralegal. "Patients, colleagues -- a great career," Van Sant noted. Stragaj says when he picked up the handbag he saw a knife inside. At the time, Clara was friends with Katherine, and Katherines boyfriend, Michael Pfohl. Van Sant asked. On May 13th, 1944, Robert was born. A father of two daughters, a dog lover, a gym rat, a coffee connoisseur, and an all-around doughnut snob. 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). "Early on, I didn't like dislike 'em, but that faded pretty quickly," he replied. I'm gonna take care of this.'". "And he provided work for me. I really did. "My guess is because I was finding this information out that she had kept hidden for years," he replied. Then, in August 2001, she began dating Patrick House, who later testified against her at trial. I want the people responsible for this to be held both criminally and civilly liable," Carter Schwartz said. He was jailed for the rest of his life in September 2003. Robert M. Schwartz, 57, a founding member of the Virginia Biotechnology Association, was found dead in the secluded fieldstone farmhouse southwest of Leesburg where he lived alone. "I mean, you're just outta the picture.". [16] Schwartz attended rehab later that year and admitted that he had a drug problem. Police aren't talking because the case is still open. I said, 'That's impossible.' David Brian Stidham (August 13, 1967 October 5, 2004)[1] was a pediatric ophthalmologist stabbed to death in Catalina Foothills, Arizona as the result of a murder-for-hire plot that stemmed from a colleague's professional jealousy. "The only one that can really answer that question is Dr. Schwartz himself," said Wil Florin. "[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. Lola Stragaj was booked into the Pinellas County Jail Wednesday, Dec. 14. "I would say that's a very accurate statement," Carter replied. Money. "I don't think he was a badass kid at all. She settled that suit for an undisclosed amount. Largo Police announced Emirjoni "Lola" Como Stragajs arrest Thursday. And that something is her involvement in the murder," said Florin. Robert Schwartzs untimely death was ultimately the result of a cunning plot to have him killed. In September 2001, she met Kyle Hulbert, an adolescent from Maryland, during a Renaissance Fair. "I loved Dr. Schwartz," he told Van Sant. Schwartz introduced him to Goldberg as "Bruce. She -- she staged this. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Dr. Steven Schwartzs brother, James Schwartz, filed suit against her on behalf of the doctors three adult children. Clara was the youngest of Roberts three children; she had an older brother and sister. Stragaj is not the only one suspicious of Becky Schwartz. Both men also pleaded "not guilty. I turned around and look at him, and his eyes are just bloodshot," said Dyer. Schwartz, a prominent local nephrologist, was found dead in [20], Attorneys for Schwartz and Bigger filed appeals almost immediately after sentencing. Van Sant asked. They waited as Kyle went in and killed Robert and drove away with him after that. 48 Hours: Who Was Susan Bermans Mob Boss Father? In 2011, Ben was arrested and convicted of stealing jewelry from the Schwartz home. He never mentioned anything -- anything in his statement to the police about Rebecca Schwartz being in any way responsible for the death of her husband," said DeVlaming. "This looks really bad, though. "There's always that possibility," said deVlaming. So, if youre curious about what transpired, dont worry. Millions and millions of dollars worth of money," said Becky's attorney, Denis deVlaming. 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. But Stragaj insists he didn't do itthat Becky was the culprit. But Schwartz never did take care of it. "Dr. Schwartz's son," Van Sant interrupted. " Cecil said. 13400 E. 15 Mile Rd Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312 USA. "I think most of us that were involved, that it was a horrendous, despicable and deplorable act," said Dyer. That that's how his DNA got there. "There's some folks who think that his past was being used against him," said Florin. In 2007, the Arizona Supreme Court officially disbarred her for her connection to the drug case. Katherine was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, receiving a 1-year jail term. They looked into his family first and soon learned of his youngest daughter, Clara. [4][20] Bigger had previously been convicted of criminal recklessness, check deception, and possession of marijuana in LaPorte, Indiana and was a fugitive from that state. "Was there blood on the knife?" "As I read these stories, you know, he didn't want to give 'em his money," Cecil explained. I said, 'That's a misprint, because she met her husband in med school in New York 35 years ago. WebThe 37-year-old was arrested in March 2015 on first-degree murder charges in connection with Schwartzs murder. Robert was allegedly planned to make sure she didnt come back, according to her. Bigger's trials would not begin until the following March. 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Stragaj is also believed to have moved the victim's money to new accounts and is suspected of spending the victims money on herself, filing fraudulent tax returns in the victim's name, as well as pawning and selling the victim's deceased husband's jewelry, the email said. "She goes, 'Listen, I want I I -- I want you to find somebody to kill Carter Schwartz --" said Stragaj. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Robert was a well-known scientist who pioneered biometrics and DNA studies. [7] Stidham was officially hired in November 2001 partly as a way to provide added support to Schwartz's booming business. "Kitchen knife.". "We sort of learned to coexist," said Carter. "And why would she want you dead?" "A kitchen knife -- a large kitchen knife?" But Becky is not saying anything. How's your teeth doin'?'" "No -- not as I recall," Stragaj replied. [9] The trial officially ended on May 2, 2006. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. In December 2001, however, tragedy befell the Schwartz family. WebOn December 8, 2001, Robert Schwartz was stabbed to death with a sword at his Leesburg, Virginia farmhouse. WebLEESBURG, Va. A former college student was found guilty Tuesday of first-degree murder for enlisting a friend to kill her scientist father with a sword. "he was found many times -- on death's door nearly overdosed and she disowned him," Carter explained. WebWho Killed Robert Schwartz? 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? And that he was the killer," said deVlaming. He was bright. "I said to them, 'Please, do not overlook anyone in this family just because they're related.". "Yeah, that was definitely not normal," said Olive. " Click to reveal Leo Stragaj awaits trial as the only person charged. Stragaj says he worked on all the Schwartz's homes, including the mansion they lived in. "A grieving widow is standing on a doorstep of the police department every morning, saying, 'Have you made any progress finding out who violently shot strangled and stabbed my husband?'" Text (586) 939 -1122. [3][7], The relationship between Brian Stidham and Bradley Schwartz began to deteriorate soon after Stidham was hired in November 2001. "What does the DNA evidence tell you?" That," he replied. "And when you present this information, is this jaw dropping to your dad?" "He was my doctor and my wife's doctor. [5][6] In 1998, they returned to Texas when Stidham joined the faculty at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. 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