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Murder of Marilyn Sheppard
Sam Sheppard's wife was brutally murdered in her own in Bay Village, Ohio. -
Marilyn's Funeral is conducted.
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Sheppard questioned without attorney present in hospital room.
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Coroner Gerber held a three day inquest questioning Sheppard.
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Sheppard denies having an affair with Susan Hayes
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Grand jury agrees on first degree murder indictment against Sheppard
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The trials opens in Cleveland to Judge Edward Blythin
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The jurys verdict is guilty of murder in the second degree.
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Ethel Sheppard, Sams mother, commited suicide
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Dr. Richard Sheppard, Sams father, dies of cancer.
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Corrigan files for a motion for a new trial.
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The Eighth District Ohio Court of Appeals confirms denial for the motion for a new trial
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Sheppard tranferred to a maximum security prison near Columbus.
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Judge Weinman dismisses Sheppards conviction, calling it "a mockery of justice".
Sheppard was released on a $10,000 bond. He decides to marry Ariane Tebbenjohanns. -
Sheppards second trial begins.
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Sam Sheppard convicted of murder.
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Sam's wife, Ariane, & his son, Chip, break Sam out of prison and flee the country.
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The law enforcement cant find the trio, so the case goes cold.
