The murder of Dr. Schwartz: The handyman, the widow and a doctor's dark past | Forensic Files

Dad was always a role model to me. What I've always told everyone, if I could be half the physician he was, that
would be a successful life. His patients loved him. He was just a wonderful guy who would do anything for
anyone. In the years to come, you're going to have all kinds of unwanted information and
advice, but you're not going to get it from me. At least you're not going to get it tonight. To say Steven Schwarz's
life was extraordinary is an understatement. Besides his medical practice, he owned a vast array of
rental properties and lived in this expensive waterfront home with his second wife, Becky. She managed both his
medical office and investments worth somewhere between 20 and $30 million. When things get rough, and they will get
rough, just remember this. Yes, dear. She had a wonderful life with her husband. She had everything with him.
They owned 38 houses. I built them. I built from scratch. Leo Draga was hired by the Schwarzes. Took care of the many
properties that they owned. He was a family friend. I became really close with the family.
Carpet Springs Police, can I help you? Hi, somebody I just walked into my house and
um somebody robbed my house. It first came in as a burglary call at a Tarpon Springs mansion. Tonight, it's a murder
mystery. Dr. Steven Schwarz died violently, strangled, stabbed several times, shot in the neck and in the head,
and left in a pool of blood in his own house dead. Anton Straa, who goes by the name of
Leo, has been arrested and charged with murder in the first degree of Dr. Steven
Schwarz. I didn't do it. I didn't kill the man. I was set up. Who is ultimately responsible for the murder of Dr. Steven
Schwarz? Rebecca Schwarz, she asked me to find someone to kill Dr. Schwarz. When Dr. Schwarz dies, who benefits? The
list of people is short. While this homicide investigation document listed Becky Schwarz as a suspect, she has
never been charged with anything related to her husband's murder. And a dark secret long in Dr. Schwarz's past could
be a clue to unraveling this mystery. Steven had a dark side to him, a mystery side. Steven committed a murder here in
Hobbs, New Mexico. I know because I was there. When I found out Steven was murdered, I wondered, did it have any
connection to what occurred over 50 years ago?

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Brief Summary

Dr. Steven Schwarz is murdered, raising questions about his wife Becky's involvement and his dark past.

Key points

The Life of Dr. Steven Schwarz. Dr. Schwarz was a beloved physician with a successful life and a vast fortune.
Murder Mystery Unfolds. Dr. Steven Schwarz is found dead in his home, leading to a shocking investigation.
A Suspect Emerges. Anton Straa, known as Leo, is arrested for the murder of Dr. Schwarz.
Dark Secrets Revealed. A dark side of Dr. Schwarz's past may hold the key to his murder.

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Episode quotes

If I could be half the physician he was, that would be a successful life.

Reflecting on his father's impact as a physician.

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