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56/12/23 Dr. Sam Now In Pen Print Shop, Cleveland Plain Dealer
56/12/23 Dr. Sam Now In Pen Print Shop, Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Dr. Samuel Sheppard name brought attention to the death of an Ohio penitentiary inmate. The inmate dies from drinking wood alcohol, Dr. Sheppard was on nurse duty at the time of his death. All nurses including Dr. Sheppard were cleared and transferred to other duties which is routine.
56/12/22 Dr. Sam Loses Hospital Post, Cleveland Press
56/12/22 Dr. Sam Loses Hospital Post, Cleveland Press
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Dr. Sam Sheppard, serving a life sentence in the Ohio Penitentiary, was transferred from his hospital post at the prison, to the planing mill, after another inmate died of alcohol poisoning. Sheppard was eventually exonerated after it was determined the alcohol was most likely obtained from a different source than the hospital.
56/12/22 Pen Quiz Of Death Shifts Sam, Cleveland News
56/12/22 Pen Quiz Of Death Shifts Sam, Cleveland News
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Dr Sam Sheppard has been cleared of any connection to the inmate who died in the Ohio Penitentiary hospital, as reported by Warden Ralph Alvis. Sheppard, along with 3 other inmates and male nurses were cleared on any charges.
56/12/18 New Angle Sought In Sam's Fight, Cleveland Press
56/12/18 New Angle Sought In Sam's Fight, Cleveland Press
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The Attorneys for Dr. Sam Sheppard may seek a new angle for their legal fight to free him from his second0degree murder conviction. This comes after the United States Supreme Court rejected his appeal for the second time.
56/ 12/18 Brother Puts New Plea Up To Dr. Sam, Cleveland News
56/ 12/18 Brother Puts New Plea Up To Dr. Sam, Cleveland News
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Dr Richard Sheppard, the brother of Dr. Sam Sheppard, who was convicted of killing his wife, told the press that it would be his brother decision on the next course of legal action. The U.S Supreme Court has ruled out more appeals, after refusing to grant a hearing for the second time.
56/12/17 Sheppard Again Denied Review By Highest Court, Cleveland News
56/12/17 Sheppard Again Denied Review By Highest Court, Cleveland News
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The Supreme Court denied, for the second time, to review the trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard. Dr Sheppard was convicted of the murder of his wife and is serving a life sentence
56/12/05 Dr. Sam In Footlights For "Vandals Scandals", Cleveland Press
56/12/05 Dr. Sam In Footlights For "Vandals Scandals", Cleveland Press
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This article describes Dr Sam Sheppard activities while serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife. It states that Dr Sam appeared in the in-mate revue, the annual Christmas show.
56/12/01 Dr. Sam Defense Makes Final Plea, Cleveland Plain Dealer
56/12/01 Dr. Sam Defense Makes Final Plea, Cleveland Plain Dealer
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In a last ditch effort, Dr. Sam Sheppard's Attorneys submit a brief asking the court to hear an appeal. Those same attorneys also warn that the precedent set from Dr. Sam's "Roman Holiday" trial will soon become the norm for lawsuits all over the nation. Attorney William Corrigan adds, "it will justify the acts of judges, law officers, and demonstrative lawyers who covet publicity and crowd approval for their personal benefit."
56/10/31 Sheppard Case Informer Here; Her Story Falters, Cleveland News
56/10/31 Sheppard Case Informer Here; Her Story Falters, Cleveland News
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An 19 year old girl fantastic vice story cause the an reopening of the investigation of the Marilyn Sheppard murder case. The Prosecutor in the case went to take the girl statement, did not think the story would check out.
56/10/31 Girl Tipster Due Here To Face Sheppard Murder Quiz, Cleveland Press
56/10/31 Girl Tipster Due Here To Face Sheppard Murder Quiz, Cleveland Press
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This article talks about how a former call girl came forward with a "hot tip" about the 27-month-old murder of Marilyn Sheppard. This caused Assistant Prosecutor Danaceau to reopen the investigation. The 19-year-old was on way to Cleveland from Wheeling W. Va. to give her statement, but it was not known if her story had any merit.
56/10/30 Claim New Evidence In Sam Case, Cleveland News
56/10/30 Claim New Evidence In Sam Case, Cleveland News
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Assistant County Prosecutor reveals "vital new" evidence that has come to light after a phone call he had with a woman from a nearby State. Sheriff's Sweeney and Yettra told reporters that they will thoroughly investigate the story. All officials involved in the prosecutorial side agreed that even if the evidence is true, it would not upset the conviction against Sheppard, which happened 22 months ago.
56/10/30 Dr. Sam's Case Is Reopened, Cleveland Press
56/10/30 Dr. Sam's Case Is Reopened, Cleveland Press
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Assistant Prosecutor Saul S. Danaceau, announced today that the Sheppard case has been "reopened", as a result of a "tip" he heard from a West Virginia woman. She claimed to have knowledge that someone else was in the Sheppard home the night of the murder. Citing a manpower shortage, Mayor Celebrezze refused to assign any of the Cleveland Police to investigate the woman's story. Both Celebrezze and Story gave an indication that they also believed Danaceau was "playing politics" with the case.
56/10/17 Odds Against Dr. Sam Winning Court Test, Cleveland Press
56/10/17 Odds Against Dr. Sam Winning Court Test, Cleveland Press
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Article discusses the process the U.S. Supreme Court will follow before deciding whether to grant a hearing of Dr. Sam's appeal. Sheppard's attorneys feel that Sheppard's Constitutional rights to a fair trial were violated. The State's attorney's deny all those claims.
56/10/11 U.S. Supreme Court Is Asked To Reject Plea Of Dr. Sheppard, Cleveland Press
56/10/11 U.S. Supreme Court Is Asked To Reject Plea Of Dr. Sheppard, Cleveland Press
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Prosecutors filed an answer today with the U.S. Supreme Court of Washington, D.C., declaring Dr. Sam's appeal was based on "distortions of the facts". The brief, prepared by assistant prosecutors, Saul S. Danaceau and Gertrude Bauer Mahon, argued that no federal case exists, therefore the high court should refuse a hearing.
56/09/29 Dr. Sam Saves Inmate's Life On Prison Operating Table, Cleveland Press
56/09/29 Dr. Sam Saves Inmate's Life On Prison Operating Table, Cleveland Press
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While on his assignment as a nurse in the Ohio Penitentiary operating room, Sam Sheppard reportedly saves the life of a man who had stopped breathing from a throat obstruction. Sheppard was said to have cleared the man's throat and massaged his heart, because the man had no pulse.
56/08/29 Dr. Sam Cites 'Due Process', Unknown
56/08/29 Dr. Sam Cites 'Due Process', Unknown
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The two steps done in every appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court are explained. Article also discusses the phrase "Due Process" in more detail and how it relates to the Sam Sheppard case.
56/08/28 Blythin Will Be Rapped In Sam's Plea, Cleveland Plain Dealer
56/08/28 Blythin Will Be Rapped In Sam's Plea, Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Defense attorney, William J. Corrigan, will file a Writ of Certiorari with the United States Supreme Court today to consider the appeal of Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard, who is now serving a life sentence. The document generally contends that Sheppard was not accorded a fair trial because of undue influence from the media, which allegedly also influenced Judge Blythin.
56/08/23 Dr. Sam Readies Final Plea To U.S. Court, Cleveland Press
56/08/23 Dr. Sam Readies Final Plea To U.S. Court, Cleveland Press
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Dr. Sam's defense attorney, William J. Corrigan, will file an appeal with the United States Supreme Court tomorrow.
56/06/01 The Dr. Sam Murder Case. Pictures Review Bay Village Wife's Slaying, Cleveland Press
56/06/01 The Dr. Sam Murder Case. Pictures Review Bay Village Wife's Slaying, Cleveland Press
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Several photographs of some of the people who figured prominently in the real life drama of the "Dr. Sam Murder Case", and some of the things offered in evidence.
56/06/01 Summary Of Court Opinions On Dr. Sam, Cleveland Press
56/06/01 Summary Of Court Opinions On Dr. Sam, Cleveland Press
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The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on June 1, 1956 that Dr. Sam Sheppard did receive a fair trial in 1954. Three judges felt Sam was fairly tried and properly convicted while two judges felt there must have been reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors because they deliberated for 5 days. This article includes summaries of the Majority and Minority opinions.
56/02/25 Blythin's Talk Irks Sheppard Lawyer, Cleveland News
56/02/25 Blythin's Talk Irks Sheppard Lawyer, Cleveland News
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One of Dr. Sam Sheppard's attorney's, Paul Herbert, terms a talk given last night by Judge Blythin as, "discourteous, disrespectful, improper and in bad taste for a judge whose actions are being reviewed (by the Supreme Court)."
56/02/20 Sam Appeals On Prejudice, Cleveland Press
56/02/20 Sam Appeals On Prejudice, Cleveland Press
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Sam Sheppard's new chief defense counsel, Paul H. Herbert, filed a brief today with the Ohio Supreme Court asking for Sheppard's immediate freedom, and a new trial. In it, he reiterated William J. Corrigan's contention that "newspaper publicity prejudiced public opinion against Dr. Sam and made it impossible to seat an impartial jury in Cuyahoga County."
56/01/11 Sheppard Wins Review, Cleveland Press
56/01/11 Sheppard Wins Review, Cleveland Press
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After the Ohio Supreme Court agreed to review Sam's case, Ohio State Penitentiary Warden Ralph Alvis arranged for Sam to hold a news conference. Sam defers questions about Dr. Paul J. Kirk's investigation, referring reporters to Kirk's report (available here) and talks about some of his experiences in prison.
56/01/11 Wins Ohio Court Review, Cleveland News
56/01/11 Wins Ohio Court Review, Cleveland News
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The Ohio Supreme Court agree to hear the appeal of Dr Samuel Sheppard of his conviction of his wife murder. The court will review the testimony of the 9 week trial.
56/01/11 Sam Talks In Prison: "Killer Will Confess", Cleveland News
56/01/11 Sam Talks In Prison: "Killer Will Confess", Cleveland News
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Dr Sam Sheppard, gives a press conference, speaking for the first time after his murder conviction of his wife. The interview was held within the Ohio Penitentiary in the office of the Warden. He does not talk about the trial, as he states that is in his lawyer's hands. He does talk about his feelings that the true killer will confess. Dr. Sam also talks about how he has been spending his time in prison.