The Facebook Live video is available here, as well as at several media sources: https://www.facebook.com/NewportBeachPolice/videos/2607080522638216/ (NBPD feed)

https://www.facebook.com/OCDAToddSpitzer/videos/336676390572339/ (OCDAFeed)

https://www.facebook.com/CBS42News/videos/689072788279764/ (CBS feed)

* Please note: No additional information or interviews will be available prior to the news conference.

WHO:

• Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer
• Senior Assistant District Attorney Ebrahim Baytieh
• U.S. Marshal David Singer
• Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis
• Newport Beach Police Deputy Chief Jay Short

WHAT:

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the Newport Beach Police Department will hold a joint press conference regarding the capture of wanted fugitive Peter Gregory Chadwick.

WHEN:

Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:

Orange County District Attorney’s Office, 401 Civic Center Drive W., Santa Ana, CA 92701, First Floor Law Library

WHY:

Chadwick, 54, of Newport Beach, has been wanted by law enforcement after failing to appear for a court hearing in January 2015 on a charge for murdering his wife in their Newport Beach home. Chadwick is charged with one felony count of murder and faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison if convicted. The defendant was out of custody after posting $1 million bail on Dec. 21, 2012.

On the morning of Oct. 10, 2012, Chadwick is accused of murdering his wife, Quee Choo “Q.C.” Chadwick, in their Newport Beach home over a dispute regarding a possible divorce and related financial issues. He is accused of then disposing of his wife’s body.

That afternoon, neither Chadwick nor the victim arrived to pick up their children from school. Another parent drove the children home and then requested a welfare check from the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) when the Chadwicks could not be located. A subsequent search of the home revealed blood and signs of a struggle inside. Newport Beach Police began investigating the whereabouts of the couple.

Sometime between the morning of the murder and the morning of Oct. 11, 2012, Chadwick is accused of driving to San Diego near the border of Mexico and contacting the San Diego Police Department. The defendant was arrested by NBPD in San Diego on Oct. 11, 2012. He was out on bail when he failed to appear at a pre-trial hearing in January 2015. The U.S. Marshals Service added Chadwick to its 15 Most Wanted fugitive list in September 2018.

Watch remotely through Facebook Live at https://facebook.com/OCDAToddSpitzer.

The Subject

This podcast details the crimes alleged against Peter Chadwick.  We begin on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, when Peter and his wife Q.C. mysteriously disappeared from their home in Newport Beach, CA.  The podcast covers the ensuing search for the Chadwicks, the discovery that Q.C. had been murdered, and the identification of Peter as the primary suspect in her homicide.  After his arrest, Peter is released on bail, and escapes without a trace in January 2015.  He is now wanted as a murder and fugitive.

The Goal

Our goal is to find Peter Chadwick and bring him to justice.  He could be anywhere in the world, and we hope that this podcast allows us to reach listeners across the globe who might be able to identify him.  A $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading directly to his arrest.

The Format

“Countdown to Capture” is a podcast released in a series of short episodes (averaging about 15 minutes each), over the course of two weeks.

The Schedule

The Voices

Alongside narration from the Newport Beach Police Department spokesperson (Jennifer Manzella), additional voices in the podcast include:

• Bryan Moore, Newport Beach Police Department: currently a lieutenant with the department; in 2012, he was an investigator assigned to this case.
• Court Depweg, Newport Beach Police Department: currently a sergeant with the department, the supervisor overseeing this case today.
• Matt Murphy, Orange County District Attorney’s Office: deputy district attorney, the prosecutor assigned to this case.

Additional Information

This website is a source of additional information about the case, including:

• A description of Peter Chadwick
• Photographs of Peter Chadwick
• Directions on how to report tips and information on this case
• A list of agencies partnering with us in the search for Peter Chadwick
• A detailed post for each episode with:
  • Embedded player for the podcast episode audio file
  • Related images
  • A complete transcript of each episode

A video of the news conference is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/SZipqzjX6t0, or in the viewer below.

* Please note: No additional information or interviews will be available prior to the news conference.

WHO:

• Jon T. Lewis, Chief of Police, Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD)
• David Singer, Marshal for the Central District of California, United States Marshals Service (USMS)
• Bert Tapia, Commander of the Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force, USMS

WHAT:

Will hold a news conference to announce updates regarding the search for murderer and fugitive Peter Chadwick.

WHEN:

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:

The front steps of the Newport Beach Police Department, 870 Santa Barbara Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660.  Limited parking is available in our front parking lot.  Guests may also park on Bombero Street.

WHY:

Mr. Chadwick is wanted for murdering his wife, Q.C. Chadwick, on October 10, 2012, and for fleeing from prosecution.  He has been a fugitive since January 2015.  The NBPD and the USMS remain committed to finding Peter Chadwick and bringing him to justice.  Both agencies will share updates on how they are intensifying their search.

Watch remotely through Facebook Live at https://facebook.com/NewportBeachPolice.