The Stranger Beside Me
Digest
This podcast delves into the perplexing disappearance of Jamie Lady, a seemingly successful and well-respected woman who vanished without a trace in 2010. The episode explores Jamie's private and reclusive nature, her strained relationship with her family, and her close relationship with her live-in boyfriend, Brian Stewart. The investigation into Jamie's disappearance reveals the lack of evidence and the suspicious behavior of Brian Stewart, leading investigators to uncover his true identity as Rick Wayne Valentini, a man with a troubled past and a history of changing identities. The podcast reveals Rick Valentini's past, including his multiple marriages, children, and a history of deception and lies. The impact of Rick's deception on Jamie's friends and family, who were unaware of his true identity and the extent of his lies, is explored. The episode also examines how Jamie's friendships with her college friends gradually faded over time, leading to a lack of awareness about her disappearance. The trial of Rick Valentini, aka Brian Stewart, begins, with witnesses providing testimony about their interactions with him and Jamie. Brian Stewart takes the stand in his own defense, presenting a bizarre and unbelievable account of Jamie's disappearance and his continued communication with her. The jury reaches a verdict, finding Brian Stewart guilty of murder and fraud. The episode concludes with reflections on the case and the lingering questions surrounding Jamie's fate.
Outlines
![](https://s3.castbox.fm/webstatic/images/book.5d108c35.png)
The Disappearance of Jamie Lady
This podcast investigates the mysterious disappearance of Jamie Lady, a seemingly successful and well-respected woman who vanished without a trace in 2010. The episode explores Jamie's private and reclusive nature, her strained relationship with her family, and her close relationship with her live-in boyfriend, Brian Stewart.
![](https://s3.castbox.fm/webstatic/images/book.5d108c35.png)
The Investigation and Brian Stewart's True Identity
The investigation into Jamie's disappearance reveals the lack of evidence and the suspicious behavior of Brian Stewart, leading investigators to uncover his true identity as Rick Wayne Valentini, a man with a troubled past and a history of changing identities. The podcast reveals Rick Valentini's past, including his multiple marriages, children, and a history of deception and lies.
![](https://s3.castbox.fm/webstatic/images/book.5d108c35.png)
The Impact of Rick's Deception and Jamie's Fading Friendships
The impact of Rick's deception on Jamie's friends and family, who were unaware of his true identity and the extent of his lies, is explored. The episode also examines how Jamie's friendships with her college friends gradually faded over time, leading to a lack of awareness about her disappearance.
![](https://s3.castbox.fm/webstatic/images/book.5d108c35.png)
The Trial and Brian Stewart's Testimony
The trial of Rick Valentini, aka Brian Stewart, begins, with witnesses providing testimony about their interactions with him and Jamie. Brian Stewart takes the stand in his own defense, presenting a bizarre and unbelievable account of Jamie's disappearance and his continued communication with her.
![](https://s3.castbox.fm/webstatic/images/book.5d108c35.png)
The Verdict and Aftermath
The jury reaches a verdict, finding Brian Stewart guilty of murder and fraud. The episode concludes with reflections on the case and the lingering questions surrounding Jamie's fate.
Keywords
Jamie Lady
Jamie Lady was a young woman who disappeared in Phoenix, Arizona in 2010. Her disappearance sparked a lengthy investigation that ultimately led to the arrest and conviction of her boyfriend, Brian Stewart.
Brian Stewart
Brian Stewart was the boyfriend of Jamie Lady. He was later revealed to be Rick Wayne Valentini, a man with a troubled past and a history of changing identities. He was convicted of Jamie's murder in 2011.
Rick Wayne Valentini
Rick Wayne Valentini is the true identity of Brian Stewart. He had a history of deception and changing identities, and was ultimately convicted of Jamie Lady's murder.
Chandler Police Department
The Chandler Police Department was responsible for investigating Jamie Lady's disappearance. They uncovered Brian Stewart's true identity and ultimately brought him to justice.
Missing Person Case
Jamie Lady's disappearance is a classic example of a missing person case, where the victim vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.
Murder Trial
The trial of Brian Stewart, aka Rick Wayne Valentini, for the murder of Jamie Lady was a high-profile case that garnered significant media attention.
Circumstantial Evidence
The prosecution in Brian Stewart's trial relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, as there was no physical evidence of Jamie Lady's body or a crime scene.
Q&A
What was the nature of Jamie Lady's relationship with Brian Stewart?
Jamie and Brian were in a romantic relationship and lived together. However, Jamie was private and kept her family life separate from Brian.
Why did it take so long for anyone to notice Jamie was missing?
Jamie was a private person and had become increasingly reclusive, leading her friends and family to believe she was simply keeping to herself.
What evidence led investigators to suspect Brian Stewart was involved in Jamie's disappearance?
Brian's evasive behavior, inconsistencies in his story, and the discovery of Jamie's belongings in his apartment raised suspicions.
How did Brian Stewart's true identity as Rick Wayne Valentini come to light?
A background check revealed that Brian had lived under the name Rick Valentini in Michigan, and further investigation uncovered his history of changing identities.
What was the key piece of evidence that led to Brian Stewart's conviction for murder?
The discovery of a white envelope containing Jamie's cut-up ID and credit cards, with Brian's DNA on the seal, provided strong circumstantial evidence.
What was the most shocking moment of the trial?
Brian Stewart's decision to take the stand and present a bizarre and unbelievable account of Jamie's disappearance, claiming she was still alive and visiting him.
What remains unanswered about Jamie Lady's disappearance?
The exact circumstances of Jamie's death and the location of her remains remain unknown.
Show Notes
On March 18, 2010, Jamie Laiaddee vanished from her home in a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. Her live-in boyfriend Bryan Stewart told everyone she had moved to Denver, Colorado to take a new job. When detectives started searching for Jamie, they discovered Bryan was a con man, and suspected he was also her killer. “48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 12/29/2012. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The irony of a habitual liar getting lied to.🤦♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think he killed her because she was going to expose the b******* liar.He was
D*** this f****** guy is a liar