Samsheppard

The Sam Sheppard Case 1954-2000

  • Murder of Marilyn Reese Sheppard

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    1954

  • Coroner's Inquest

    Coroner's Inquest
    Coroner's Inquest Transcript The Coroner Sam Gerber's inquest pertaining to the death of Marilyn Sheppard took place over three days in the Normandy School gym in Bay Village, Ohio starting July 22, 1954. Later, two additional witnesses were questioned at the Coroner's office. The Coroner's verdict named Dr. Sam Sheppard, Marilyn's husband, as the murderer.
  • Cleveland Police Take Over Investigation

    Cleveland Police Take Over Investigation
    [Police Investigation](http:http://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/sheppardpolice///)Cleveland Police take over the investigation, previously handled by the Bay Village Police Department. A scientific investigation unit finally exams the crime scene.
  • Sam Sheppard Indicted for Murder

  • Sam Sheppard Murder Trial Begins

    Sam Sheppard Murder Trial Begins
  • Jury Finds Sam Sheppard Guilty of Second Degree Murder

    Jury Finds Sam Sheppard Guilty of Second Degree Murder