"Money. Performance & security by Cloudflare. The 37-year-old was arrested in March 2015 on first-degree murder charges in connection with Schwartzs murder. "I build. Dr. Schwartz was a well-known DNA sequencing researcher. But could a shocking incident deep in Dr. Schwartz's past have played a role in his murder? [3] In March 2004, the conditions of Schwartz and Lopez's release were modified to allow the two to have contact with each other. How's your teeth doin'?'" WebDr. In the end, a jury found Clara guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and two counts of solicitation to commit murder. 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"Yeah, a large kitchen knife," Stragaj affirmed. 13400 E. 15 Mile Rd Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312 USA. When I go grab it, I found dead body," Stragaj replied. 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? By Express News Service. She had nothing to do with the murder itself," said deVlaming. The Perfect Murder: The Devil Made Me Do It focuses on how Clara manipulated three other people into helping with her fathers murder. Dr. David Brian Stidham, a 37-year-old pediatric ophthalmologist, was found stabbed and beaten to death outside his office on Oct. 5. 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. ", "Ultimately, I think Becky's motive was to buy -- into our family," Meredith said. 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. I build from scratch," he explained. He was bright. '", Carter also struggled with Becky. "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. "Everyone seems to universally hold such a high respect for him," said Carter. Stragaj also claims she threatened him. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. And we've alleged that Leo and Becky conspired to murder him," said Roebig. "I was there. But as for Dr. Schwartz's dark past. [3][4], Stidham was born and raised in Longview, Texas, the son of Mack and Joyce Stidham. "I loved Dr. Schwartz," he told Van Sant. Friends said Schwartz's wife died of cancer several years ago and their three children are away at college. The two sides settled out of court with the Phoenix group characterizing his behavior as "obscene, abusive, and belligerent. Van Sant asked. Clara allegedly used Kyle to do her will, according to the prosecution. 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. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. "I mean, you're just outta the picture.". Anton Stragaj remained in the Pinellas County Jail Thursday without bond. [3], The investigation eventually revealed that Schwartz hired Bigger for $10,000 to help him murder Stidham. She planned it. "She asked me to find somebody," said Stragaj. "It turned out Rebecca had canceled any services, any ceremonies, any remembrances for my father. Kyle, Michael, and Katherine had been apprehended by February 2002. World Expert Lourdes Lopez, Barbara LaWall, and Pima County were dismissed from the suit as part of the settlement. He is still held at the River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia, according to records. "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. 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. "All these things that we're talking about would never have come to light if it wasn't for money. She even changed her name to Schwartz -- though they didn't actually marry until 2012. Lola Stragaj is accused of befriending an elderly woman with cognitive disabilities and then bilking her out of nearly $100,000. So, I had to go and buy materials or dump a trailer. He was sharp. The murder weapon was believed to be a 27-inch sword, and the nature of the crime startled many. That's why I'm here," he said of being incarcerated. She settled that suit for an undisclosed amount. He then moved to Dallas, Texas where he entered a residency program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School's internal medicine department. "Iwell, I told you I don't -- I know what I did. According to Katherine, Clara wanted her father dead and talked about the money she would inherit if that became a reality. "I make mistake. But they then began to focus on the Schwartz's longtime employee and contractor, Anton Leo Stragaj. Doctor Schwartz had a thriving practice as a kidney specialist in Tampa, Florida. A desperate kid looking for a way to bail himself out. Schwartz decided to rob a local dentist, Dr. Victor Cook. Leo Stragaj admits he never implicated Becky until the day he was arrested. Schwartz's cell phone also received calls from Bigger's hotel room, which Schwartz had paid for. At the time, Clara was friends with Katherine, and Katherines boyfriend, Michael Pfohl. 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. WebRobert was thought to have been murdered two days before he was discovered. 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 mean, I don't think any of us were, really," said Dyer. 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. Schwartz's wife, Joan, filed for divorce the following month. "Leo is the killer," deVlaming said. They started with his family, and Clara Schwartz, his youngest daughter, was discovered quickly. If not, here's a few bucks a month for your phone bill.'". Soon, the police went about chasing every lead possible. 2012-2023, 2paragraphs Productions, LLC. And big money. WebWho Killed Robert Schwartz? I'm really short and -- and don't tell my mom. She fit into our lives so perfectly," Meredith explained. "And he provided work for me. DeVlaming denies Stragaj's claims that Becky ever asked him to kill Schwartz or his son, Carter. Minutes later Schwartz, driving the car, pulled up to Dyer on the street. "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. That's Becky's daughter in-law, Dana Nichols, who is married to her son, Ben. 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. 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. "And greedy, just greedy to the point of it being absurd almost," said Carter Schwartz. "I see Dr. Schwartz and he was facing the wall," he explained. Clara was convicted of first-degree murder in her father's death. Police looked at Dr. Schwartz's inner circle. 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. Becky lavished luxury on herself and her own sons -- paying for their weddings. [14] He also became addicted to Ritalin. "[5] After some delay, the trial for Schwartz began in March 2006. When Robert Schwartz was found dead at his home, investigators have reason to believe his death was [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. No trial date has been set for Leo Tragaj's murder trial. "And is there still a possibility there could be an arrest?" He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. She's in a new state starting a new life with a new man. But still, I can't see Leo hurting Dr. Schwartz. 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. "I didn't know," Stragaj said. Currently, stem cell therapy is not FDA approved. [3][12] Despite the fact that Stidham's new practice was on the opposite side of town, Schwartz was convinced that his former partner was deliberately stealing his clients. Booking photos courtesy of the Pinellas County Jail. And the reason it's hogwash is Leo says that he looks in the bag and he sees a butcher knife. When the authorities learned of Roberts brutal murder, they spoke to Clara and her friends. I think he did everything he could to pay back society," he said. And she said, 'You know why I did it,'" said Stragaj. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. "Did you remove the hard drive from that security camera" Van Sant asked. "He was my doctor and my wife's doctor. It was a horrific incident. 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? 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