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. He says he had every reason to keep Steven Schwartz alive. I had no revenge or nothing.". And me and my siblings are kind being left out here.'" Clara had also informed Kyle that she would be spending the holidays with her father in the Virgin Islands. When police arrived at his apartment, he was found naked with a woman. The authorities believed Robert was killed about two days before being found. WebBack to the United States, and on December 10th, Dr. Robert M. Schwartz was found murdered in Leesberg, Virginia. He, along with attorney Brick Storts, attempted to sue the state of Arizona for $750,000. So, if youre wondering what happened, weve got you covered. WebOn 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. Furthermore, Clara had also told Kyle that she was going on a trip to the Virgin Islands for Christmas with her father. '", "Becky has lied about her children," Meredith said. I think he turned it into a positive. She grabs a beer, and come sits on the couch, and drinks a beer," said Cox. While Dyer walked away from his car, Schwartz went ahead with his plan. [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. When Robert Schwartz was found dead at his home, investigators have reason to believe his death was "'And if you say anything, you're never gonna see a house or you're never gonna see a penny,'" said Stragaj. She went to work for MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Van Sant asked. Joseph Schwartz feels very fortunate to have been providing outstanding care in Northwest Indiana since 1994. "He was my doctor. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Prosecutor Owen Basham urged the jury Tuesday to recommend a stiff sentence. Nor did she understand what she learned about Becky from a Google search. "I think you'd have to be willfully ignorant not to see it," he replied. / CBS News, Produced by Alec Sirken, Ryan Smith and Michelle Feuer, [This story first aired on Feb. 11. He's obviously dead -- right?" First published on July 29, 2017 / 11:25 PM. So I had no hate for him. "It turned out Rebecca had canceled any services, any ceremonies, any remembrances for my father. I mean -- he was intelligent. Contact Dr. Robert G. Schwartz, MD, for an appointment. 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. "I loved Dr. Schwartz," he told Van Sant. They looked into his family first and soon learned of his youngest daughter, Clara. 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. [7] The case was transferred from Pima County to Pinal County because of the nature of Lopez's past work relationship with Pima County. "I liked Steven. That that's how his DNA got there. Police arrested two of Clara Schwartzs friends and found the murder weapon in one of their homes. said Dr. Patton. Kyle was found guilty of his part in the crime in the end. The prosecution believed that Clara manipulated Kyle to do her bidding. Van Sant asked. The two sides settled out of court with the Phoenix group characterizing his behavior as "obscene, abusive, and belligerent. It's too -- hasn't been long enough to do anything.' "Leo is the killer," deVlaming said. 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There was a potential eyewitness of sorts -- the elaborate security camera system in the mansion -- something only Stragaj, Becky and family members knew about. [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. Nevertheless, the jury found Bigger guilty of both conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and first-degree murder itself. Soon, they were led to his youngest daughter, Clara That's why I'm here," he said of being incarcerated. They looked into his family first and soon learned of his youngest 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, 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. He was just a wonderful guy who would do anything for anyone.". "Quite a life," Van Sant remarked. Deposition attorney: She walked over to Meredith and leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I wish you would have died.". And to this day, Cecil has the gun Schwartz used to murder Dr. Cook. "[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. Becky got five years probation and had to pay back the money she stole. Patrick stated that he met Clara in June 2001 at a festival in Leesburg, Virginia. She had credit cards that were only in her name, anything basically my dad couldn't get a hold of," Carter replied. Becky had two sons from her previous marriages, including Ben. 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. WebDuring the past 10 years, Dr. Ernst von Schwarz developed a stem cell anti-aging system for facial, body and hair rejuvenation as evidenced by clinical studies, which is used worldwide by thousands of patients treated by Dr. von Schwarz. '", Carter also struggled with Becky. WebIn 1961, 21-year-old Steven Schwartz robbed and murdered a dentist in Hobbs, New Mexico. They started with his family, and Clara Schwartz, his youngest daughter, was discovered But tragedy struck the Schwartz family in December 2001. Besides his medical practice, he owned a vast array of rental properties and lived in an expensive waterfront home with his second wife, Becky. WebWho Killed Robert Schwartz? [5][21] Schwartz was with his girlfriend in a public restaurant but there are cell phone records linking Schwartz's cell phone to a convenience store pay phone, where Bigger allegedly visited that evening, and to Bigger's hotel, which was paid for by Schwartz. But the robbery of Dr. Cook went terribly wrong. "He was beloved in many ways, was he not?" [3], On October 15, police captured Bigger who was hiding just outside Tucson. "[5] After some delay, the trial for Schwartz began in March 2006. Kyle provided a full confession to the authorities once he was arrested, saying he committed the murder because he thought Robert was abusing Clara. "Well, I think she's been trying to find a purpose," Kym Rivellini said. He look out for us," said Stragaj. Bigger's defense attorney, Jill Thorpe, tried to prove that it was Schwartz who had actually physically committed the murder. Rebecca Schwartz: Hi, somebody I just walked in to my house and somebody robbed my house. WebOur Office. Clara and Katherine had met while the former was in her senior year in high school. The murder weapon was believed to be a 27-inch sword, and the nature of the crime startled many. [20], Attorneys for Schwartz and Bigger filed appeals almost immediately after sentencing. Khan practiced as an orthopedic surgeon at Owaisi hospital and had experience of "And greedy, just greedy to the point of it being absurd almost," said Carter Schwartz. And Dr. Schwartz had become very wealthy worth somewhere between $20 and 30 million. One of them, Katherine Inglis, provided extensive information regarding Claras involvement with the slaying. "My theory is that Dr. Schwartz was gonna retire. Within a day or so after Robert was located, Claras friend, Katherine Inglis, claimed Clara was involved with her fathers murder. But her one-time friends, April Cox and Patrick Olive, who helped her manage the Schwartz properties, say Becky could also be a tough cookie. I mean, I don't think any of us were, really," said Dyer. Your IP: Their first child, Alexandre Brian, was born in Houston in 2000. Carter always believed the main reason Becky was with his father was because she wanted to spend his money. 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. WebThats until the beloved doctor, 74-year-old Steven Schwartz, was found murdered in the couple's sprawling waterfront Tarpon Springs home. "The only one that can really answer that question is Dr. Schwartz himself," said Wil Florin. 911 Operator: Tarpon Springs Police may I help you? "[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. She probably wasn't the one who pulled the trigger, but she was behind it all," said Dr. Patton. 'Locations and associated times given by [you] did not match cell phone tower.'". "Is she still a person of interest in this case?" "Said, 'No, you'll have to shoot me. 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. And remember, Becky claimed her Florida house had been burglarized. His body was discovered two days later. More than three years have passed since Dr. Schwartz's murder, and Becky Schwartz splits her time between Florida and Wisconsin. 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. They waited as Kyle went in and killed Robert and drove away with him after that. "And he said, 'Let me borrow $300 outta your paycheck.' "And is there still a possibility there could be an arrest?" WebLike many of the criminals featured on Forensic Files, the men who murdered Dr. Brian Stidham obviously didnt watch the show often enough. "he was found many times -- on death's door nearly overdosed and she disowned him," Carter explained. WebThe 37-year-old was arrested in March 2015 on first-degree murder charges in connection with Schwartzs murder. Samuel Booth Murder Case Where Is James Thomas Wood today? 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. [3] Earlier in the day, Schwartz had engaged in a series of phone calls with Ronald Bruce Bigger. I mean, that's crazy," Stragaj explained. Both the prosecution and the defense attacked Schwartz's character. She had nothing to do with the murder itself," said deVlaming. Used, Florin theorizes, by Becky Schwartz to blackmail her own husband for millions. [16] Schwartz attended rehab later that year and admitted that he had a drug problem. "Her. Wil Florin: What -- did you mean to say she'd planned for a long time? A year after Dr. Steven Schwartz was found shot stabbed and strangled in his waterfront mansion, Leo Stragaj sits in jail. "It all points to her. I build from scratch," he explained. The case alleged that the parties involved could have helped prevent Brian Stidham's murder. And she said, 'No, I'll say it when I'm sober.' Police looked at Dr. Schwartz's inner circle. Her son, Eric, even got a Verizon store to run in Wisconsin. Stragaj says when he picked up the handbag he saw a knife inside. "Dr. Schwartz's son," Van Sant interrupted. " Money. "And the first words outta my mouth on that phone call were: 'It's Becky, Ben or a combination thereof. That's what brothers do. "Oh, I imagine he had maybe $1,000 or more at the time on him," Cecil said. Robert Schwartzs untimely death was ultimately the result of a cunning plot to have him killed. "Yeah, a large kitchen knife," Stragaj affirmed. 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 took the bag back to Becky that morning and confronted her. you're not gonna get my money.'". "And I'm thinkin', 'He couldn't have done anything. Van Sant asked Carter. Wil Florin: You were present, were you not, in the home at the time of Dr. Schwartz's murder and took part in the murder of Dr. Schwartz, did you not? I didn't call the police that day. A Loudoun County Rivellini and Denis deVlaming are Becky's criminal attorneys, hired to defend her against any possible future charges . The murder? [12] When he received word that Stidham was still recruiting patients, Schwartz became angry and even directly told his girlfriend, Lourdes Lopez, and other friends that he wanted to kill Stidham. I'm really short and -- and don't tell my mom. Van Sant asked. In 2011, Ben was arrested and convicted of stealing jewelry from the Schwartz home. "My guess is because I was finding this information out that she had kept hidden for years," he replied. ", "Yeah," Carter replied, "Certainly cannot. I want-- I-- I know it looks bad," said Stragaj. "That's like stealing money out of the donation tray at church," Dr. Patton remarked. Even as a young child, I could see she wasn't there because she loved him," he said. Many individuals took the stand, including ex-girlfriends, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances, many of whom confirmed that Schwartz often talked about his hatred for Stidham. Jurors recommended she spend 48 years in prison. She managed both his medical office and investments. A sample of DNA linked to Bigger was found on the radio knob of Stidham's car. "I figure that's why Schwartz went there, to rob him.". "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. 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. 48 Hours airs Fridays at 9pm and 10pm on CBS. In the same game, there also existed a character named Old Guy that signified Robert. Peter Van Sant asked. 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. But later on, it was clear she meant killing her father in real life. Carter says he often needed money. Furthermore, deVlaming says, Stragaj's story of being in the house to retrieve Becky's purse makes no sense. But with a blended family came problems. The 37-year-old was arrested in March 2015 on first-degree murder charges in connection with Schwartzs murder. But could a shocking incident deep in Dr. Schwartz's past have played a role in his murder? 48 Hours: Who Was Susan Bermans Mob Boss Father? "Early on, I didn't like dislike 'em, but that faded pretty quickly," he replied. 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. [7][14] In November 2003, Schwartz was placed on five years' probation by the Arizona Medical Board for "unprofessional conduct. Florin and Tom Roebig are top civil attorneys in Florida, who represented Carter and his family in a wrongful death lawsuit. 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? She set me up. The police talked to Leo Stragaj. Chances are its in Pasadena, 12 reasons why Sycamore Avenue is L.A.s coolest new hangout, Sirhan Sirhan, convicted of killing Robert F. 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It's absolutely laughably ridiculous," said deVlaming. "There's some folks who think that his past was being used against him," said Florin. [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. "What is the most important thing to Becky Schwartz?" Questioned by Florin, Dana suggests Becky staged the burglary to implicate her son, Ben. I think he did everything he could to pay back society," he said. "I build. Dana Nichols: Just me knowing her and things that she's done before. Leo Stragaj admits he never implicated Becky until the day he was arrested. "Money. During questioning, Clara initially claimed she thought Kyle was joking when he talked about killing Robert. I said, 'What the hell did you do?' And he says the only reason he was in the house that morning was because Becky Schwartz sent him there. "I know it was bad. And then -- and did the rest in a crazy, violent rage, unless Leo helped her finish the job. She fired them shortly after the murder. In September 2003, he was sentenced to life behind bars. The authorities believed Robert was killed about two days before being found. [18] The victim, identified as Stidham, had been stabbed 15 times[6] and had incurred a skull fracture. [3], The investigation eventually revealed that Schwartz hired Bigger for $10,000 to help him murder Stidham. "She goes, 'Listen, I want I I -- I want you to find somebody to kill Carter Schwartz --" said Stragaj. Schwartz decided to rob a local dentist, Dr. Victor Cook. She was being held without bond as of Thursday. Dyer wasn't even sure Schwartz was really going go through with it, until he pulled out a gun. "I thought always thought a lot of him, and I want that gun. Their daughter, Catherine Elizabeth, was born later in Tucson in 2003. She's in a new state starting a new life with a new man. [3] Stidham officially served as Schwartz's associate until October 2002,[17] when Schwartz was indicted on drug fraud charges. I really did. "You are telling me that Rebecca Schwartz asked you to find someone to murder her husband," Van Sant queried. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. "Now, you tell me; what kind of person does that?" "'Analysis of cell phone activity failed to support his alibi,' -- your alibi. [3] Earlier in the day, "Rebecca Schwartz," Stragaj said. Becky and Dr. Schwartz had met in the late 1990s through a dating service, and were a committed couple. Van Sant asked Carter Schwartz. "She asked me to find somebody," said Stragaj. In one of the messages, she said that if Kyle committed the murder, she didnt want it to be traced back to her. She even changed her name to Schwartz -- though they didn't actually marry until 2012. Schwartz moved to Italy, where he earned a medical degree. Stragaj said, "I think she murdered him.". She planned it. Schwartz, the shooter, spent nine years in prison. Clara was sentenced to serve 48 years in prison on February 10, 2003. 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. And that he was the killer," said deVlaming. she said. 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. "Yes, sir. 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. Van Sant asked. They also had witnesses testify about how she discussed the money she would get if Robert died. "I didn't even know about it until after his death.". "Did you remove the hard drive from that security camera" Van Sant asked. Van Sant asked Carter. Brown created and produced the British horror comedy series "Wreck," which is currently available on Hulu. The Perfect Murder examines the brutal and bizarre killing of scientist Robert Schwartz, who was murdered in his own home. What followed was a startling tale of deception and fantasy, which the authorities discovered. [11] Some of Schwartz's patients went to Stidham's new practice, many of whom stayed with Stidham even when Schwartz had started practicing again. [14] Schwartz also wrote prescriptions to his office manager, Laurie Espinoza, who would retrieve the medication and give it to Schwartz. Welcome.' Van Sant asked. [20] Schwartz was provided with a court-appointed defense attorney named Brick Storts. Police aren't talking because the case is still open. At one point, Schwartz asked House when he really would kill her father, but he never followed through, he testified. Stragaj says he worked on all the Schwartz's homes, including the mansion they lived in. But later, she changed her mind, saying, I want to go straight. Call (586) 939 -1122. Clara allegedly used Kyle to do her will, according to the prosecution. [3] In March 2004, the conditions of Schwartz and Lopez's release were modified to allow the two to have contact with each other. 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.". Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. "There's always that possibility," said deVlaming. Stragaj claims Becky threatened to withhold $75,000 he had invested in real estate with her. The cops were soon on the lookout for any and all leads. [13] While Stidham was still under Schwartz's employ, Schwartz instructed his parents to fire Stidham. -- son. But all that family turmoil was hidden, and to most who knew him, Dr. Schwartz seemed to have a beautiful life until the evening of May 28, 2014, when Becky Schwartz came home and discovered her home in disarray. That," he replied. 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. [3][7] In October 2001, two DEA agents interviewed Lopez as part of a criminal investigation involving Schwartz. They started with his family, and Clara Schwartz, his youngest daughter, was discovered quickly. Friends said Schwartz's wife died of cancer several years ago and their three children are away at college. "I was there. "A knife," Stragaj replied. Victim Brian Stidham left behind The authorities discovered instant messages between Clara and Kyle on her computer that discussed killing Robert. "He lied to the police. 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. [6] The couple moved to Indianapolis where Stidham undertook a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Indiana University. "Can't make this stuff up can you? The car was later found at an apartment complex over six miles away. Rich L.A. homeowners are snapping them up, High school basketball: Southern California and Northern California Regional results and updated pairings, Looking for your new favorite restaurant? Dr. David Brian Stidham, a 37-year-old pediatric ophthalmologist, was found stabbed and beaten to death outside his office on Oct. 5. How's your teeth doin'?'" "Why would he do that?" "Why in the world would Leo Stragaj murder Dr. Stephen Schwartz when Schwartz was providing him his entire livelihood?" Michael earned 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. 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