While in Dallas, he met and began dating his neighbor, Daphne Herding,[5] whom he eventually married in a garden ceremony in 1997. "Now, you tell me; what kind of person does that?" 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. [9] In September 2002, a grand jury issued a 77-count indictment on charges related to Schwartz writing Vicodin and Ritalin prescriptions for two patients (Lopez and Espinoza) who returned the drugs to him for his own use. Prosecutors allege that Hulbert wasnt the only person Schwartz asked to kill her father. Katherine was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, receiving a 1-year jail term. "I thought truly we had found a great friend. So, I had to go and buy materials or dump a trailer. I think he did everything he could to pay back society," he said. According to Leo Stragaj, Becky even wanted Carter out of the picture. Lead prosecutors Sylvia Lafferty and Richard Platt also brought in a more sophisticated DNA analysis than the one used for the Schwartz trial. His friend and medical partner, Dr. Robert Patton, admired him greatly. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. "Steve was your classic gentle giant a guy who had the heart of a bear," Dr. Patton said. I didn't call the police that day. She fired them shortly after the murder. Police arrested two of Clara Schwartzs friends and found the murder weapon in one of their homes. He was eventually convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for conspiracy to murder Stidham. [3] Earlier in the day, Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [3] They also arrested Schwartz the same night. A sample of DNA linked to Bigger was found on the radio knob of Stidham's car. There was a potential eyewitness of sorts -- the elaborate security camera system in the mansion -- something only Stragaj, Becky and family members knew about. Both the prosecution and the defense attacked Schwartz's character. [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 this small town where everybody knew everybody, Dr. Cook was known to carry large amounts of cash. She planned it for a long time," Stragaj replied. The result was one that reportedly pleased the state bar. "It turned out Rebecca had canceled any services, any ceremonies, any remembrances for my father. Robert has an X engraved on his back after being stabbed and slashed more than thirty times. By the time he landed back in the States, Carter called his uncle -- certain he knew who killed his father, because it struck him that to Becky, Dr. Schwartz was worth more dead than alive. She -- she staged this. "Very," he replied. But when Schwartz's colleagues planned one. 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. He says he had every reason to keep Steven Schwartz alive. [7] He worked at a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania prior to relocating with his family to Tucson in the late '90s. "I just -- think he was just a great gentleman.". "She goes, 'Listen, I want I I -- I want you to find somebody to kill Carter Schwartz --" said Stragaj. ", "Yeah," Carter replied, "Certainly cannot. Van Sant asked. "Everyone seems to universally hold such a high respect for him," said Carter. She will be formally sentenced Jan. 21. Schwartz had Carter and two other children from his previous relationships. And if she had somebody else helping her," Stragaj replied. Fifty-five years ago in Hobbs, New Mexico, Schwartz himself was involved in another murder case. James Cecil, a local auctioneer in Hobbs for decades, was a patient of Dr. Cook back then. More than three years have passed since Dr. Schwartz's murder, and Becky Schwartz splits her time between Florida and Wisconsin. Carter always believed the main reason Becky was with his father was because she wanted to spend his money. Their first child, Alexandre Brian, was born in Houston in 2000. And I said, 'Listen, I'm your man for construction, but I don't know what you're lookin' for.' "He was dedicated to medicine like no physician I've ever known. I don't understand what's changed, what happened,'" she said. '", "Becky has lied about her children," Meredith said. That's when his DNA got there. The murder? Lourdes Lopez, Barbara LaWall, and Pima County were dismissed from the suit as part of the settlement. [3], On October 15, police captured Bigger who was hiding just outside Tucson. "The boyfriend has had a plane bought for him," Florin explained. 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. Minutes later Schwartz, driving the car, pulled up to Dyer on the street. His body was discovered two days later. A complaint was filed against her by the Arizona State Bar as a result of her involvement with Bradley Schwartz's drug fraud. WebAs a 22-year-old pre-med student dropout in 1961, Schwartz (and others) robbed and killed a dentist, Dr. V.G. A Loudoun County Circuit Court jury deliberated four hours before returning its verdict against Clara Jane Schwartz, 20. [7][14] In November 2003, Schwartz was placed on five years' probation by the Arizona Medical Board for "unprofessional conduct. Lola Stragaj is accused of befriending an elderly woman with cognitive disabilities and then bilking her out of nearly $100,000. What Happened In Celina Petersen South Park Murder Case? Schwartz was a tall, handsome kid from New York, the son of a doctor. She stated in one of the messages that she didnt want the murder to be linked to her if Kyle was the perpetrator. A neighbour stopped by Roberts house on December 10 to see if he was okay because he hadnt turned up for work. And he says the only reason he was in the house that morning was because Becky Schwartz sent him there. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Although she was instructed not to discuss their interview with Schwartz, she told Schwartz about the investigation and interview within the following 24 hours. [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. He was just a wonderful guy who would do anything for anyone.". Her boat's name is 'Exit Strategy'?'" Dyer, the accomplice, went to prison for a year. Robert was a well-known scientist who pioneered biometrics and DNA studies. "And -- if Dr. Schwartz was outta the picture that perhaps Rebecca Schwartz would keep him on.". The crime was orchestrated by his 20-year-old daughter, Clara Jane Schwartz, as part of a fantasy role-playing game. I forgot my bag,'" said Stragaj. If not, here's a few bucks a month for your phone bill.'". Van Sant asked. "They've got to trash her. 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. "There's always that possibility," said deVlaming. On Claras computer, the authorities discovered instant communications between her and Kyle in which they plotted murdering Robert. And on that fall day, the dark side came out. He sustained injuries to his eye sockets and tear ducts and suffered nasal damage and facial fractures that required plastic surgery. And as time went on, Meredith felt Becky was becoming a little too close to her own husband. A surgeon and the father-in-law of Asaduddin Owaisis second daughter, Mazharuddin Ali Khan, died by suicide on Monday in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. And the reason it's hogwash is Leo says that he looks in the bag and he sees a butcher knife. She planned it. Dana Nichols: Just me knowing her and things that she's done before. "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?'" Soon, the police went about chasing every lead possible. And -- you know, and then I think she was gone after she drank the beer. 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. Kyle provided a full confession to the authorities once he was arrested, saying he committed the murder because he thought Robert was abusing Clara. Kyle, who was 18 at the time, had a history of mental illness and had previously spent time in psychiatric facilities. He, along with attorney Brick Storts, attempted to sue the state of Arizona for $750,000. But they then began to focus on the Schwartz's longtime employee and contractor, Anton Leo Stragaj. Questioned by Florin, Dana suggests Becky staged the burglary to implicate her son, Ben. One of these phone calls included Bigger repeatedly asking, "Where is my money? "I make mistake. But I did notice her, you know, being-- a somewhat of a stressed type of thing, you know, putting her head -- hands on her knees. I read plans. "She is clearly a sociopath, without a doubt," said Dr. Patton. What -- what are you saying? "Was there blood on the knife?" 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. "This looks really bad, though. Carter says she bought them houses, cars, clothing, and jewelry for herself. "What do you do, stuck in an airport?" I had no revenge or nothing.". And her son goes, 'Mom, are you crazy? Van Sant asked. "he was found many times -- on death's door nearly overdosed and she disowned him," Carter explained. ", "Ultimately, I think Becky's motive was to buy -- into our family," Meredith said. Van Sant asked Carter. But sadly, I don't think anyone matters to her but herself.". [3][4][18] A.J. Becky lavished luxury on herself and her own sons -- paying for their weddings. Robert was thought to have been murdered two days before he was discovered. [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. Robert was born on May 13, 1944. "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. "How I knew he was dead?". A Loudoun County 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. 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