An Eye for an Eye
The October 2004 murder of Brian Stidham, a pediatric eye surgeon who was killed in the parking lot of his practice. His former medical partner had been let go from the practice due to illegal activity and was out for revenge against Brian.
A report on the October 2004 murder of Dr. Brian Stidham, a pediatric eye surgeon in Tucson, Arizona, and the subsequent investigation which led to the trial and conviction of his colleague Dr. Bradley Schwartz. Includes interviews with: Andrea Depwe, Stidham’s sister; Joyce Stidham, Stidham’s mother; Dr. Joseph Miller, pediatric ophthalmologist, friend of Stidham; Detective Jill Murphy, lead investigator in the case; Lourdes Salomon Lopez, a former prosecutor who once dated Dr. Schwartz, and a witness in the case; Laurie Espinoza, office manager, Arizona Specialty Eye Care; Lisa Goldberg, who dated Dr. Schwartz; Sylvia Lafferty, prosecutor in the case; Brick Storts III, Schwartz’s attorney.
Bruce Bigger, the hired killer, was convicted of first degree murder and conspiracy. He received life in prison with no chance of parole. Bradley Schwartz will be eligible for parole in 22 years. The Arizona State Bar has recommended Lourdes Lopez should be disbarred.
