Man arrested in connection with Fla. doctor's death
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - A handyman has been arrested in connection with the slaying of a Florida doctor at his home almost a year ago.
Authorities say 37-year-old Anton "Leo" Stragaj was interviewed by police and arrested Tuesday. Police said Stragaj was friends with 74-year-old Steven Schwartz, who police found dead at his Tarpon Springs mansion with a deep cut on his throat and several gunshot wounds.
Authorities have accused Stragaj of first-degree murder.
Schwartz' wife, Rebecca Annette Schwartz, noticed signs of a burglary May 28 and called police, who found her husband's body at the foot of stairs in the $1.6 million home.
The Tampa Tribune reports that Stragaj had been a friend of Steven Schwartz and performed handyman-type jobs around the doctor's house for him. According to CBS affiliate WTSP, Schwartz was killed on his birthday.
Stragaj is being held without bond.
Authorities have said they haven't ruled out more arrests in the case.