Sam Sheppard Murder Case

By xoxosaracutie

  • Trial Opens

    Sheppard trial begins in Cleveland Ohio
    Jury- yes
    Trial court

  • Jury Returns

    Jury returns, Sam is convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to life imprisonment.
    Trial Court
    Jury- yes

  • Appealing the Case

    The basis of the appeal was the discovery of new evidence, but Ohio Court of Appeals denies the motion.

  • Appeal Denied Again

    The US Supreme Court refuses to hear the case, upholding the lower court's decision

  • Request for Retrial

    Defense attorney F. Lee Bailey filed a suit in fed. court, saying Dr. Sheppard was denied a fair trial; violating his constitutional right. District Court judge Carl Weinman. Shepard is released from prison on 10,000 bail pending an appeal to the US Supreme Court

  • Sheppad's Retrial Affirmed

    US Supreme Court affirmed Weinman's decision by reversing the appeals court's decision. The court did NOT determine his innocence, only that he was denied a fair trial

  • Sheppard is Retried

    Sheppard is retried by the State of Ohio. Trial concluded in days, and is declared a free man.
    Jury- yes

  • Dr. Sheppard's Son Demands a Declaration of Sheppard's Innocence is requested.

    Sam Reese Sheppard, Sam's son, files a wrongful imprisonment action. A formal declaration of Sheppard's innocence is requested.

  • Wrongful Imprisonment Case is Denied

    The Ohio Supreme Court denies a request by the Cuyahoga County prosecutor to dismiss the wrongful imprisonment case.

  • Jury Rules in Favor of Cuyahoga County

    After an eight-week trial in Sam Reese Sheppard's wrongful imprisonment, a jury in the civil suit finds in favor of Cuyahoga County's favor.