1. The Story of Sam Sheppard

2. Sam and Marilyn Sheppard

6. Sheppard Doctors

7. The Crime July 3 1954 July 3 1954 Marilyn was brutally beaten to death on her own bed Marilyn was brutally beaten to death on her own bed Sam was attacked by the “intruder” Sam was attacked by the “intruder” Chip was asleep in his room just down the hall Chip was asleep in his room just down the hall Neighbors and friends Mayor Houk and Ester were first to arrive at scene. Neighbors and friends Mayor Houk and Ester were first to arrive at scene.

15. Sam’s Pants

16. Sketch Richard Elenburg

17. Mayor Houk& Ester Sam arrested Mayor Houk& Ester Sam arrested

18. Jury visit to Sheppard home

19. First trial- Sam convicted The “forensic expert” Dr. Gerber testified about the blood stained pillow The “forensic expert” Dr. Gerber testified about the blood stained pillow Mostly character witnesses claiming infidelity Mostly character witnesses claiming infidelity Susan Hayes testified of affair Susan Hayes testified of affair Evidence ignored- cigarette in toilet, blood stain on floor, Evidence ignored- cigarette in toilet, blood stain on floor, Sam was convicted Dec 17, 1954 of murder in the second degree and sentenced to life in prison Sam was convicted Dec 17, 1954 of murder in the second degree and sentenced to life in prison His mother shot herself on Jan 7 and father died of a bleeding ulcer 11 days later. His mother shot herself on Jan 7 and father died of a bleeding ulcer 11 days later.

20. Sam spent the next 10 years in prison while his lawyer filed for a new trial

21. Court of Appeal’s Decision Sam’s lawyer petitioned the supreme court for 10 years for a new trial stating the first trial was a “trial by media” Sam’s lawyer petitioned the supreme court for 10 years for a new trial stating the first trial was a “trial by media” July 16, 1964 supreme court said he could have a new trial! July 16, 1964 supreme court said he could have a new trial!

22. New wife Ariane Started writing Sam in prison Started writing Sam in prison Wealthy divorce’ Wealthy divorce’ Married in 1964 Married in 1964 Divorced in 1968 citing violence. Sam was throwing liquor bottles at her Divorced in 1968 citing violence. Sam was throwing liquor bottles at her

23. New trial Began Nov 10 1966 Began Nov 10 1966 Paul Kirk- Forensic scientist testified Paul Kirk- Forensic scientist testified New evidence was introduced New evidence was introduced Nov 16 1966 Sam was found NOT GUILTY Nov 16 1966 Sam was found NOT GUILTY

24. Doctor turned Pro Wrestler Sam married 20 year old Colleen Strickland Sam married 20 year old Colleen Strickland Began a professional wrestling career with a special “nerve hold” Began a professional wrestling career with a special “nerve hold” Died April 6 1970 of failed liver- he was drinking up to 2 Fifths of liquor a day. Died April 6 1970 of failed liver- he was drinking up to 2 Fifths of liquor a day.