In 1954 the brutal murder of Marilyn Sheppard rocked the close knit community of Bay Village, Ohio. If you take the media’s word for it, her killer was none other than her husband, Sam Sheppard. But the case isn’t as simple as it seems, and even three trials spanning 50 years weren’t able to come to a definite conclusion.
This week we get into all the details of all the trials, other possible suspects, and even a detour into professional wrestling. Enjoy and let us know what you think!
FURTHER READING:
The Sam Sheppard Murder Case – Historic Films
Sam Sheppard Trials (1954 & ’66)
SHEPPARD MURDER CASE | Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
Who Killed Marilyn?: Evidence Concerning Richard Eberling– Was He “the Bushy-Haired Man”?
NOVA Online | Killer’s Trail | Chronology of a Murder
Richard Eberling; Accused in ‘Fugitive’ Case
‘The Fugitive’ Still Won’t Quit, 25 Years Later
Cleveland In 1954: The Browns, the Indians, And A Murder Trial | Longform – SI.com
Sheppard v. Maxwell – Wikipedia
Who’s Who in the Sheppard Cases | The Sam Sheppard Case: 1954-2000
After Life of Notoriety and Pain, Son Tries to Solve His Mother’sMurder (Published 1996)
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