I had no revenge or nothing.". "My theory is that Dr. Schwartz was gonna retire. They also had witnesses testify about how she discussed the money she would get if Robert died. And we've alleged that Leo and Becky conspired to murder him," said Roebig. [7] Schwartz initially pleaded guilty to the drug charges in 2003; however, the plea was withdrawn in early 2004. Schwartz introduced him to Goldberg as "Bruce. DeVlaming denies Stragaj's claims that Becky ever asked him to kill Schwartz or his son, Carter. "It turned out Rebecca had canceled any services, any ceremonies, any remembrances for my father. He sustained injuries to his eye sockets and tear ducts and suffered nasal damage and facial fractures that required plastic surgery. He said that Clara created a fantasy role-playing game called Underworld, where he played an assassin and a bard. Patrick Olive and April Cox say that around 9 a.m., Becky unexpectedly showed up at their house. [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. Minutes later Schwartz, driving the car, pulled up to Dyer on the street. But when Schwartz's colleagues planned one. "Dr. Schwartz's son," Van Sant interrupted. " The two former criminals pledged to spend the rest of their lives atoning for their terrible act. And big money. And when you were interviewed by investigators, you lied to them. They looked into his family first and soon learned of his youngest daughter, Clara. "I kept telling him -- I said, 'it's like you've checked out of our marriage and I don't understand. "I would say that's a very accurate statement," Carter replied. When Robert Schwartz was found dead at his home, investigators have reason to believe his death was At the time of the incident, she was a computer science major at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Throughout his trial, Schwartz never took the stand. Stidham gave Schwartz 30 days' notice and began making plans to start his own practice across town. He says he had every reason to keep Steven Schwartz alive. Schwartz had Carter and two other children from his previous relationships. You didn't call 911. WebOur Office. "[5] After some delay, the trial for Schwartz began in March 2006. The authorities believed Robert was killed about two days before being found. There was a potential eyewitness of sorts -- the elaborate security camera system in the mansion -- something only Stragaj, Becky and family members knew about. A father of two daughters, a dog lover, a gym rat, a coffee connoisseur, and an all-around doughnut snob. He provided food for my family.". He was just a wonderful guy who would do anything for anyone.". Boxer Eddie Leal Murder Case Where Is Manuel Guzman These Days? Robert has an X engraved on his back after being stabbed and slashed more than thirty times. Is-- is this -- drink talk and not -- what was that?' 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. While Dyer walked away from his car, Schwartz went ahead with his plan. [8] Early on, Storts suggested that the attorney-client relationship between Schwartz and Lopez precluded the case from going to trial. you're not gonna get my money.'". "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?'" Stragaj says his DNA must have gotten on Schwartz's clothing when he checked the body. Bigger reportedly met up with the two at the restaurant. In the same game, there also existed a character named Old Guy that signified Robert. Stragaj says he was set up by Schwartzs second wife Rebecca Becky Schwartz. 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. 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But they then began to focus on the Schwartz's longtime employee and contractor, Anton Leo Stragaj. Dana Nichols: Just me knowing her and things that she's done before. And there were bizarre behaviors after Dr. Schwartz's death that fed speculation about Becky's involvement. Clara allegedly used Kyle to do her will, according to the prosecution. [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. According to Patrick, Clara asked him to kill Old Guy, and he initially thought it was only game-related. Claras companion, Katherine Inglis, said Clara was involved in her fathers murder just a day or two after Robert was apprehended. 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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Prosecutors allege that Hulbert wasnt the only person Schwartz asked to kill her father. And I think that -- I think that Leo Stragaj believed that his time with the Schwartzes was limited. And she was rubbing her hair. Her boat's name is 'Exit Strategy'?'" Stragaj doesn't deny he was there; he says he discovered the body. Robert was born on May 13, 1944. -- son. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. A year after Dr. Steven Schwartz was found shot stabbed and strangled in his waterfront mansion, Leo Stragaj sits in jail. "That Leo Stragaj was there at the time of murder. Cook in his New Mexico office. James Cecil, a local auctioneer in Hobbs for decades, was a patient of Dr. Cook back then. She planned it for a long time," Stragaj replied. "Is she still a person of interest in this case?" / CBS News, Produced by Alec Sirken, Ryan Smith and Michelle Feuer, [This story first aired on Feb. 11. They also had witnesses state how she talked about the money she stood to gain once Robert died. She fit into our lives so perfectly," Meredith explained. This looks bad," Van Sant pointed out. She is into money like you and I are into breathing air," he replied. But as for Dr. Schwartz's dark past. Asked if he was interviewed by police, Carter told Van Sant he was. I think now I can relate to what they mean by that -- just a feeling of helplessness," Carter replied. WebBut 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 as time went on, Meredith felt Becky was becoming a little too close to her own husband. What the authorities found out next was a shocking tale of manipulation and fantasy. 48 Hours airs Fridays at 9pm and 10pm on CBS. A year later he switched to ophthalmology. He had been strangled, shot and stabbed. In 2007, the Arizona Supreme Court officially disbarred her for her connection to the drug case. Van Sant asked. "And I don't recall there being a lot of conversation. 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. [16] Schwartz attended rehab later that year and admitted that he had a drug problem. He also noted that his vision had been permanently damaged. Siberia (2018) Thriller Movie Recap And Ending Explained. His body was discovered two days later. Bigger's trials would not begin until the following March. After all was said and done, Kyle was convicted guilty of his role in the crime. "My guess is because I was finding this information out that she had kept hidden for years," he replied. 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. Schwartz, a prominent local nephrologist, was found dead in Stragaj also claims she threatened him. Schwartz.". He then moved to Dallas, Texas where he entered a residency program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School's internal medicine department. By Express News Service. She said she had left the house that morning without her handbag. 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? WebThe incident appeared to be targeted, according to investigators. And me and my siblings are kind being left out here.'" Furthermore, deVlaming says, Stragaj's story of being in the house to retrieve Becky's purse makes no sense. While Patrick never went through with it, she soon found Kyle Hulbert, a man with a history of mental illness, to help her with the plan. At the time, Clara was friends with Katherine, and Katherines boyfriend, Michael Pfohl. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a159b8aee1210a8 "Well, that's one possibility," he replied. But he was very good at his job, and paid more than $100,000 a year by Dr. Schwartz. Carter says she bought them houses, cars, clothing, and jewelry for herself. Van Sant asked Dr. Patton. After months of testing, investigators made a damning discovery: Stragaj's DNA was on several parts of Dr. Schwartz's clothing. So, if youre wondering what happened, weve got you covered. She had credit cards that were only in her name, anything basically my dad couldn't get a hold of," Carter replied. Van Sant asked. He was jailed for the rest of his life in September 2003. "Here's another quote from the report," Van Sant said to Stragaj. She will be formally sentenced Jan. 21. Patrick further stated that Clara showed him her journal entries where she talked about Roberts alleged abuse and attempts to poison her. 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