[5], Bradley Alan Schwartz was born January 14, 1965[10] in Brooklyn, New York to Henry and Lois Schwartz. Schwartz's cell phone also received calls from Bigger's hotel room, which Schwartz had paid for. [3][5] Stidham began attending Harvard Medical School in 1990 and graduated in 1993. "Every single night, seven days a week, we were together.". "I'm so sorry I didn't call the police. Three days after Police arrested two of Clara Schwartzs friends and found the murder weapon in one of their homes. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. ", The gun and the knife used to kill Dr. Schwartz have never been found. He had been strangled, shot and stabbed. 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. A surgeon and the father-in-law of Asaduddin Owaisis second daughter, Mazharuddin Ali Khan, died by suicide on Monday in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. He's obviously dead -- right?" DeVlaming denies Stragaj's claims that Becky ever asked him to kill Schwartz or his son, Carter. "He was just a good dentist and a good -- become a good friend,' Cecil continued. "I know I went down and grabbed him and shook 'Hey Dr. Schwartz, you OK?'". On Claras computer, the authorities discovered instant communications between her and Kyle in which they plotted murdering Robert. Van Sant asked. Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out", "Murdered: a popular young doctor lay dead, the prime suspect: a fellow physician", "Before a Hearing Officer of the Supreme Court of Arizona", "Doctor was killed in his car, though it was found miles from body", "Jurors: Hit man duped into murdering doctor", "Does the name 'Brad Schwartz' ring a bell? He look out for us," said Stragaj. "I didn't have the -- you know, the green card, the nothing.". Besides his medical practice, he owned a vast array of rental properties and lived in an expensive waterfront home with his second wife, Becky. He was eventually convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for conspiracy to murder Stidham. [3][7], The relationship between Brian Stidham and Bradley Schwartz began to deteriorate soon after Stidham was hired in November 2001. In one of the messages, she said that if Kyle committed the murder, she didnt want it to be traced back to her. Schwartz moved to Italy, where he earned a medical degree. [7][12] A Phoenix-based ophthalmology group had hired Schwartz to open an office in Tucson. At the time, Clara was friends with Katherine, and Katherines boyfriend, Michael Pfohl. Contact Dr. Robert G. Schwartz, MD, for an appointment. So I bought it at the auction," he said. Loudoun County on Dec. 8, 2001, and Robert M. WebThe murder of Robert Schwartz occurred on December 8, 2001, in Leesburg, Virginia. "Was there money involved in this? I don't know how, but I know one of the two of them or both are involved,'" Carter told Van Sant. Clara allegedly used Kyle to do her will, according to the prosecution. Schwartz had Carter and two other children from his previous relationships. They looked into his family first and soon learned of his youngest [9] The trial officially ended on May 2, 2006. "I never saw Becky grieving for her husband or her loss," said Meredith. "A kitchen knife -- a large kitchen knife?" 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. "She's just trying to lay low and find a path.". Becky Schwartz: I reassert my rights under Article I Section 9 of the Florida Constitution. 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. Nevertheless, the jury found Bigger guilty of both conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and first-degree murder itself. "[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. Defense attorneys said they would appeal, arguing that the jury did not spend enough time going through the evidence. Lafferty also brought up the fact that Schwartz harbored a well-known grudge against Stidham. But he was very good at his job, and paid more than $100,000 a year by Dr. Schwartz. She probably wasn't the one who pulled the trigger, but she was behind it all," said Dr. Patton. Schwartz's wife, Joan, filed for divorce the following month. Bigger's defense attorney, Jill Thorpe, tried to prove that it was Schwartz who had actually physically committed the murder. But later on, it was clear she meant killing her father in real life. She even changed her name to Schwartz -- though they didn't actually marry until 2012. Prosecutors allege that Hulbert wasnt the only person Schwartz asked to kill her father. He said that Clara created a fantasy role-playing game called Underworld, where he played an assassin and a bard. Dr. Schwartz is six foot three. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Dr. Steven Schwartzs brother, James Schwartz, filed suit against her on behalf of the doctors three adult children. Lola Stragaj was booked into the Pinellas County Jail Wednesday, Dec. 14. The defense argued that the man prosecutors say she asked to commit the crime, Kyle Hulbert, is not mentally stable. Currently, stem cell therapy is not FDA approved. [20], Attorneys for Schwartz and Bigger filed appeals almost immediately after sentencing. "Why in the world would Leo Stragaj murder Dr. Stephen Schwartz when Schwartz was providing him his entire livelihood?" [7] Schwartz initially pleaded guilty to the drug charges in 2003; however, the plea was withdrawn in early 2004. "This is a woman whose son was killed by a drunk driver. Kyle, then 18, had a history of mental illness and had spent time in psychiatric institutions as a child. She is into money like you and I are into breathing air," he replied. "Did you remove the hard drive from that security camera" Van Sant asked. "From the house. "It's hogwash. Family friend Anton Leo Stragaj, who was hired to manage the 38 rental properties owned by Schwartz, was charged with first-degree murder. 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. As per the Tv9 Telugu, the orthopedic surgeon took the extreme step due to a family dispute, reports said. Stragaj said, "I think she murdered him.". The crime was orchestrated by his 20-year-old daughter, Clara Jane Schwartz, as part of a fantasy role-playing game. Her boat's name is 'Exit Strategy'?'" While in Dallas, he met and began dating his neighbor, Daphne Herding,[5] whom he eventually married in a garden ceremony in 1997. I was scared," he said. Ten months after the murder Leo Stragaj was arrested, but police kept looking for evidence. Becky and Dr. Schwartz had met in the late 1990s through a dating service, and were a committed couple. "There's some folks who think that his past was being used against him," said Florin. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. How's your teeth doin'?'" Stragaj also claims she threatened him. 'Locations and associated times given by [you] did not match cell phone tower.'". Peter Van Sant asked. [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. Phillip Dyer, who drove Schwartz to the scene, but backed out before the crime, Three days after Clara played the overlord, Lord Chaos, and House acted as an assassin assigned to kill Old Guy -- Clara Schwartzs father. Police arrived and quickly entered the home looking for a possible intruder. 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. "money was her way of connecting.". "And when you present this information, is this jaw dropping to your dad?" Prosecutor Owen Basham urged the jury Tuesday to recommend a stiff sentence. Then, in August 2001, she began dating Patrick House, who later testified against her at trial. 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"[5] After some delay, the trial for Schwartz began in March 2006. I don't understand what's changed, what happened,'" she said. Investigators later learned that Michael, then 21, and Katherine, then 19, drove Kyle to Roberts house on December 8, 2001. 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. So I run and get in the car, and when I look inside -- get a look at his face when I get in. "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. "I said, 'What did you do,' right away. I was with people with alibi all day. "If I had to describe her, very energetic, southern charm, hospitality, 'Come in. When I go grab it, I found dead body," Stragaj replied. Police looked at Dr. Schwartz's inner circle. "I think you'd have to be willfully ignorant not to see it," he replied. 48 Hours: Who Was Susan Bermans Mob Boss Father? [3][14] Schwartz had also developed a drug problem that began in 2000 when he received Vicodin for chronic back[3] and jaw pain. The events surrounding the 2004 murder were broadcast on the Investigation Discovery series Solved in October 2008. Samuel Booth Murder Case Where Is James Thomas Wood today? Rebecca Schwartz: I walked in the bedroom, into the closet and all the drawers were opened. "'Analysis of cell phone activity failed to support his alibi,' -- your alibi. Schwartz had recruited Dyer to drive him to and from the dentist's office. So, lets find out what happened to her then, shall we. [20], Schwartz and Bigger were both charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. They started with his family, and Clara Schwartz, his youngest daughter, was discovered quickly. He was in his 70s. This looks bad," Van Sant pointed out. "Why would he do that?" In this small town where everybody knew everybody, Dr. Cook was known to carry large amounts of cash. Katherine was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, receiving a 1-year jail term. "she didn't have five children.". When the authorities learned of Roberts brutal murder, they spoke to Clara and her friends. "Everyone seems to universally hold such a high respect for him," said Carter. 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, What the authorities found out next was a shocking tale of manipulation and fantasy. And she was rubbing her hair. "I thought always thought a lot of him, and I want that gun. Her son, Eric, even got a Verizon store to run in Wisconsin. Michael earned 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. "I liked Steven. She went to work for MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. So, if youre curious about what transpired, dont worry. Schwartz decided to rob a local dentist, Dr. Victor Cook. The result was one that reportedly pleased the state bar. "We sort of learned to coexist," said Carter. And there were bizarre behaviors after Dr. Schwartz's death that fed speculation about Becky's involvement. I think he turned it into a positive. "No -- not as I recall," Stragaj replied. On May 13th, 1944, Robert was born. Robert Schwartzs untimely death was ultimately the result of a cunning plot to have him killed. Carter Schwartz was on the way home after travelling in Japan when he got word of his father's murder. But one thing, I didn't kill their father. However, the two had already been seeing each other and were even engaged to be married. 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, I had to go and buy materials or dump a trailer. 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. And as time went on, Meredith felt Becky was becoming a little too close to her own husband. 13400 E. 15 Mile Rd Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312 USA. And he was going to be replaced with somebody far less expensive," deVlaming replied. I said, 'That's impossible.' "He lied to the police. 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.". Spiky TV's senior news writer is Stephan Gibbs. The Perfect Murder examines the brutal and bizarre killing of scientist Robert Schwartz, who was murdered in his own home. By Express News Service. "immigration told me any contact with police will send you back," he told Van Sant. The authorities discovered instant messages between Clara and Kyle on her computer that discussed killing Robert. Van Sant asked. 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. "Yeah, a large kitchen knife," Stragaj affirmed. [3] In March 2004, the conditions of Schwartz and Lopez's release were modified to allow the two to have contact with each other. "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. I had no revenge or nothing.". I'll ruin your reputation. ", "Ultimately, I think Becky's motive was to buy -- into our family," Meredith said. Fax (586) 939 -9328. email Staff@DrSchwartzOptometrist.com It's too -- hasn't been long enough to do anything.' After months of testing, investigators made a damning discovery: Stragaj's DNA was on several parts of Dr. Schwartz's clothing. Joseph Schwartz feels very fortunate to have been providing outstanding care in Northwest Indiana since 1994. "Money. -- that we've ever seen," Cox continued. Who else besides you would know that that hard drive was there?" / CBS News, Produced by Alec Sirken, Ryan Smith and Michelle Feuer, [This story first aired on Feb. 11. Police aren't talking because the case is still open. [4] Differing reports say his body was found by either a cleaning crew[5] or Christine Rotella, a massage therapist who had returned to the medical plaza to retrieve her forgotten engagement ring. [3] Stidham told friends that his partner (Schwartz) had been acting "weird" and that he needed to remove himself from the situation. Lourdes Lopez, Barbara LaWall, and Pima County were dismissed from the suit as part of the settlement. 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? Leo Stragaj adamantly denies he killed Dr. Schwartz. She's about five standard deviations off the left side," said Patton. They interviewed Becky and Ben. "I loved Dr. Schwartz," he told Van Sant. "I build. "Now, you tell me; what kind of person does that?" One of them, Katherine Inglis, provided extensive information regarding Claras involvement with the slaying. But Stragaj insists he didn't do itthat Becky was the culprit. Becky Schwartz wouldn't speak with "48 Hours." She settled that suit for an undisclosed amount. Michael, 21, and Katherine, 19, drove Kyle to Roberts house on December 8, 2001, according to investigators. He discovered a scientist who had been brutally murdered inside. So, if youre wondering what happened, weve got you covered. But sadly, I don't think anyone matters to her but herself.". Where did it go?" [27], According to Bonnie Booth of the American Medical News, the rarity of physician-on-physician crime was the likely reason that the trial drew so much media attention. When police arrived at his apartment, he was found naked with a woman. There was a potential eyewitness of sorts -- the elaborate security camera system in the mansion -- something only Stragaj, Becky and family members knew about. That that's how his DNA got there. "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. [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. You didn't call 911. I'm sure she planned it for a long time.". 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. [5] The following day after a conversation in which Schwartz denied to her that he was involved in the murder, Goldberg telephoned the police to report her suspicions and indicated that a man named "Bruce" had joined them while they were at dinner. '", "Becky has lied about her children," Meredith said. He was taken away with such haste that his shirt was on backwards. You add all that up, and you've got yourself a murder suspect," Van Sant remarked. She even took them on her boat in Florida and one thing stuck in Meredith's mind. "Rebecca Schwartz," Stragaj said. "Was there blood on the knife?" He says he had every reason to keep Steven Schwartz alive. She planned it. "I thought truly we had found a great friend. But friends and colleagues of Dr. Schwartz have always suspected Becky was involved. [3] Earlier in the day, Furthermore, the 57-year-old was the founding member of the Virginia Biotechnology Association. LARGO, FL While Anton Stragaj awaits trial in the 2014 murder of Tarpon Springs Dr. Steven Schwartz, his wife is now behind bars in the very same jail on unrelated charges. "It happened the day before Thanksgiving of 1961, November" said Phillip Dyer. 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. "My theory is that Dr. Schwartz was gonna retire. So, if youre wondering what happened, weve got you covered. 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. Welcome.' "I know. Carter always believed the main reason Becky was with his father was because she wanted to spend his money. [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. She fired them shortly after the murder. Schwartz.". They started with his family, and Clara Schwartz, his youngest daughter, was discovered Fifty-five years ago in Hobbs, New Mexico, Schwartz himself was involved in another murder case. Because unbeknownst to him, his father had already changed his estate plan a year earlier, leaving his entire fortune to Becky and nothing for his own children. She stated in one of the messages that she didnt want the murder to be linked to her if Kyle was the perpetrator. "Early on, I didn't like dislike 'em, but that faded pretty quickly," he replied. 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. Meredith says Becky's lying was soon followed by betrayal. "And why in the world would she want her husband dead?" "In one of the articles, it said she got married in 2010. 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. Stidham gave Schwartz 30 days' notice and began making plans to start his own practice across town. Wil Florin: What -- did you mean to say she'd planned for a long time? Investigation Discoverys The Perfect Murder: The Devil Made Me Do It focuses on how Clara manipulated three other people into helping with her fathers murder. Dyer wasn't even sure Schwartz was really going go through with it, until he pulled out a gun. 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. "[7] Schwartz would later take Bigger to an automated teller machine (ATM) and then check him into a hotel. They gotta show her as somebody that would participate in the murder, because that's the only way they're gonna profit in this case," he said. No trial date has been set for Leo Tragaj's murder trial. 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, Michael, and Katherine had been apprehended by February 2002. 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? This spurred Stidham to create his own Tucson-area practice. Clara had spent a lot of time talking about how her father, Robert, was an abusive man who tried to kill her by poisoning her meals. And I was, like, what? While Dyer walked away from his car, Schwartz went ahead with his plan. Robert Schwartz, 57, was found dead in his home Dec. 12. He was living in a rural farmhouse outside of Leesburg, Virginia, at the time of the incident. WebWho Killed Robert Schwartz? "I kept telling him -- I said, 'it's like you've checked out of our marriage and I don't understand. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Becky and the family did everything from vacations in Florida, to sports events, to lavish parties -- all paid for by Becky. Michael pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received 18 years in prison. As Meredith lay recovering in the hospital from her suicide attempt with prescription drugs, she had a surprise visitor: Becky. In 2011, Ben was arrested and convicted of stealing jewelry from the Schwartz home. "And in Wisconsin, does she just live a quiet life now?" "Well, I think she's been trying to find a purpose," Kym Rivellini said. Furthermore, Clara had also told Kyle that she was going on a trip to the Virgin Islands for Christmas with her father. The murder? His body was discovered two days later. 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. But tragedy struck the Schwartz family in December 2001. ID 106 Death by Fame: Life Imitates Art Lloyd Avery and His Victims, Wreck Season 1 Recap and Ending, Explained, Lauren Harpe From Survivor 44: Everything We Know, Carolyn Wiger From Survivor 44: Everything We Know, Carson Garrett From Survivor 44: Everything We Know, Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Keto Diet Questions And Answers, Big Brother Season 23 Episode 13 Release Date & Spoiler. The authorities believed Robert was killed about two days before being found. Brown created and produced the British horror comedy series "Wreck," which is currently available on Hulu. In an extraordinary moment, Dana, who had remained silent publicly for two years, turns on her own mother-in-law, reading a text message she sent a friend not long after Dr. Schwartz's murder: Dana Nichols (reading aloud in court): "It's crazy how so much of what Becky did all adds up now. 2012-2023, 2paragraphs Productions, LLC. The nature of the crime shocked many, and the murder weapon was believed to be a 27-inch sword. Carter wants justice for a father whose life started and ended so badly, but who lived the long middle dedicated to others. [3] They also arrested Schwartz the same night. July 29, 2017 / 11:25 PM Its hard enough it was my father, but on top of that to have my sister committing such a horrible crime. In February 2003, then 20 years old, Clara was sentenced to serve 48 years behind bars. "Her. And if she had somebody else helping her," Stragaj replied. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. All-- those statements are false," deVlaming told Van Sant. He felt compelled to defend Clara when she informed him of her fathers alleged abuse. That," he replied. "And then staged the scene to look like a burglary?" The sudden murder of a prominent scientist at his secluded farmhouse led the authorities on a complex murder investigation. So who killed Dr. Schwartz? Schwartz, the shooter, spent nine years in prison. 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. She grabs a beer, and come sits on the couch, and drinks a beer," said Cox. Becky got five years probation and had to pay back the money she stole. "I think most of us that were involved, that it was a horrendous, despicable and deplorable act," said Dyer. "I would say that's a very accurate statement," Carter replied. "Said, 'No, you'll have to shoot me. [3] Other reports suggest that Schwartz was planning to open a plastic surgery practice[8] or, at least, another office on the north side of the city. And we've alleged that Leo and Becky conspired to murder him," said Roebig. While the homicide investigation document listed Becky Schwartz as a suspect, she has never been charged with anything related to her husband's murder. WebThe 48 Hours episode The Strange Life of Dr. Schwartz investigates the murder of Dr. Steven Schwartz, a 74-year-old a wealthy doctor who was brutally murdered in his What -- what are you saying? [7][14] In November 2003, Schwartz was placed on five years' probation by the Arizona Medical Board for "unprofessional conduct. WebIn 2016, Schwartzs adult children filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rebecca Schwartz and Stragaj, claiming they conspired to kill the doctor. Clara was convicted of first-degree murder in her father's death. Soon, the police went about chasing every lead possible. Carter says she bought them houses, cars, clothing, and jewelry for herself. A year after Dr. Steven Schwartz was found shot stabbed and strangled in his waterfront mansion, Leo Stragaj sits in jail. Stragaj says he has an alibi and insists he is not the killer. "I make mistake. [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. His body was discovered two days later. Police say Lola Stragaj, 38, was brought into custody on Wednesday following an investigation into the possible exploitation of an elderly woman. 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. "They've got to trash her. [5] He was killed in his 1992 white Lexus SC400[19] and dragged from his car to make it look like a robbery. "Becky took his extended family on an Alaskan cruise that lasted a couple weeks with Dr. Schwartz's money. I read plans. Call (586) 939 -1122. She -- she staged this. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. "She asked me to find somebody," said Stragaj. It's absolutely laughably ridiculous," said deVlaming. Robert was allegedly planned to make sure she didnt come back, according to her. "I didn't even know about it until after his death.". And on that fall day, the dark side came out. Even as a young child, I could see she wasn't there because she loved him," he said. WebOn December 8, 2001, Robert Schwartz was stabbed to death with a sword at his Leesburg, Virginia farmhouse. 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). One of these phone calls included Bigger repeatedly asking, "Where is my money? But the hard drive had been removed. 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