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Dr. Sheppard Trial

By mikaann2014
  • Murder of Marilyn Sheppard

    Murder of Marilyn Sheppard

    Sam Sheppard's wife was brutally murdered in her own in Bay Village, Ohio.

  • Marilyn's Funeral is conducted.

  • Sheppard questioned without attorney present in hospital room.

  • Coroner Gerber held a three day inquest questioning Sheppard.

  • Sheppard denies having an affair with Susan Hayes

  • Grand jury agrees on first degree murder indictment against Sheppard

  • The trials opens in Cleveland to Judge Edward Blythin

  • The jurys verdict is guilty of murder in the second degree.

    The jurys verdict is guilty of murder in the second degree.

  • Ethel Sheppard, Sams mother, commited suicide

  • Dr. Richard Sheppard, Sams father, dies of cancer.

  • Corrigan files for a motion for a new trial.

  • The Eighth District Ohio Court of Appeals confirms denial for the motion for a new trial

  • Sheppard tranferred to a maximum security prison near Columbus.

  • Judge Weinman dismisses Sheppards conviction, calling it "a mockery of justice".

    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.

  • Sam Sheppard convicted of murder.

  • Sam's wife, Ariane, & his son, Chip, break Sam out of prison and flee the country.

  • The law enforcement cant find the trio, so the case goes cold.

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