The Death of Dr. Schwartz
- Nov 4, 2025
- 1:23:22
- Full Episode
<p>When the wife of a Florida kidney doctor reports a burglary from their waterfront mansion, authorities arrive to find the doctor dead at the bottom of a set of stairs. Blayne Alexander reports.</p><p>Keith Morrison and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3Xhnu6E">https://apple.co/3Xhnu6E</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eEDnAkm1H9cVpMRzm4v3R">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eEDnAkm1H9cVpMRzm4v3R</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Dr. Stephen Schwartz's murder reveals family secrets and leads to a civil lawsuit against his wife Rebecca, found liable for his death.
Key points
- A Shocking Discovery. Detectives find a deceased person inside the house, shifting the case from burglary to homicide.
- A Grieving Widow. Rebecca is devastated to learn her husband has been murdered, changing her life forever.
- Fingerprint Evidence. Detectives find fingerprints belonging to Rebecca's son, making him a prime suspect.
- A Troubled Past. Ben, another son, has a history of burglary, raising suspicions about his involvement.
- The Shocking Past. Dr. Schwartz's past as a murderer comes to light, raising questions about his death.
- Leo's Alibi. Leo Straughi insists he was framed for Dr. Schwartz's murder, claiming he found the body.
Episode highlights
- A Shocking DiscoveryDetectives find a deceased person inside the house, shifting the case from burglary to homicide.“What does that mean?”3:34Nov 4, 2025
- A Grieving WidowRebecca is devastated to learn her husband has been murdered, changing her life forever.“She put her face in her hands and just started to sob.”5:35Nov 4, 2025
- Fingerprint EvidenceDetectives find fingerprints belonging to Rebecca's son, making him a prime suspect.“His fingerprints come back to the areas that were processed by the crime scene technicians.”19:11Nov 4, 2025
- A Troubled PastBen, another son, has a history of burglary, raising suspicions about his involvement.“He had actually broken into a previous residence, Dr. Schwartz's.”22:32Nov 4, 2025
- The Shocking PastDr. Schwartz's past as a murderer comes to light, raising questions about his death.“The man who became a beloved doctor, who also gave money to those in need, was a murderer.”33:50Nov 4, 2025
- Leo's AlibiLeo Straughi insists he was framed for Dr. Schwartz's murder, claiming he found the body.“I've been f***ing framed. Somehow, I've been framed.”38:39Nov 4, 2025
- Carter's InvestigationCarter Schwartz discovers his stepmother's financial deceit, leading to suspicions about her motives.“You've got literal receipts showing him this.”47:16Nov 4, 2025
- The Shocking Divorce LetterRebecca sent a graphic letter to neighbors after catching Aaron cheating.“I will always wonder why I wasn't good enough.”58:08Nov 4, 2025
