Bio

Charles Stuart, known as "Chuck," was born on December 18, 1959, in Revere, Massachusetts. He grew up in a middle-class family, with his father working as an insurance salesman and his mother as a part-time bartender. The family lived in a modest home on a quiet street. Chuck attended Immaculate Conception Church school and later graduated from Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School, where he studied culinary arts.

After completing school in 1977, Stuart worked as a cook at a local Italian restaurant called the Driftwood. It was here that he met Carol DiMaiti, a college student who was working as a waitress. Stuart was known to be sociable and charming, winning the affection of many, including Carol. The couple married in 1985 at St. James Church in Medford, Massachusetts, Carol's hometown.

In his career, Charles moved away from cooking and found a job at Kakas & Sons, a furrier located on Newbury Street in Boston. Over time, he became the general manager, earning a good salary. In discussions with friends and family, he expressed aspirations of opening his own restaurant.

Stuart and Carol lived in Reading, Massachusetts, in a house they purchased after their marriage. The couple appeared to lead a happy life, enjoying outdoor activities and spending time with their two large dogs. They remained close to their families and often engaged in social activities, projecting an image of a perfect couple to their community.

In the summer of 1989, Carol became pregnant, and the couple attended childbirth classes together. However, reports later indicated that there were some tensions in their relationship. Carol had begun voicing concerns about Chuck's behavior, particularly regarding his late nights out without her.

Throughout their marriage, Charles exhibited a quest for greater financial success, contributing to an increasing pressure in his life.

As their life together progressed, Charles's behavior became more complicated. He expressed worries about the financial impact of a new baby, which aligned with stresses over his career and personal aspirations.

Murder Story

On October 23, 1989, Charles Stuart and his pregnant wife, Carol DiMaiti, finished a childbirth class at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. They got into their car and, according to Stuart, a black gunman approached and forced them to drive to Mission Hill, a neighborhood in Boston. During this alleged robbery, Stuart claimed the gunman shot Carol in the head and shot himself in the stomach.

After the shooting, Stuart called 911 from his car phone. Emergency services arrived quickly, partially due to a film crew for the show "Rescue 911" being in the area. Carol died that night, and their son, Christopher, who was delivered by cesarean section, died 17 days later due to complications.

Stuart, while recovering from his injuries, reported to the police that a black man with a raspy voice committed the crime. This accusation led to an intense manhunt for a suspect named Willie Bennett, who was identified by Stuart a few months later. However, evidence against Bennett quickly fell apart when Stuart's brother, Matthew, revealed that Charles had orchestrated the whole event. Matthew admitted that he had helped conceal the murder and had even thrown the murder weapon into a river.

Matthew's confession turned the investigation on its head. It was discovered that Charles Stuart had financial issues and had taken out life insurance policies on his wife. Multiple reports claiming he sought a large payout from these policies emerged, although some of these claims were later deemed inaccurate.

On January 4, 1990, faced with mounting evidence against him, Charles Stuart leaped to his death from the Tobin Bridge into Boston Harbor. A note was found in his car expressing his inability to cope with the allegations directed toward him.

In memory of Carol, her family established the Carol DiMaiti Stuart Foundation to provide scholarships to residents of Mission Hill. By early 2006, the foundation had awarded over $1 million in scholarships.