Sheppard, Sam

Sam Sheppard (1923–70) was an osteopathic physician and neurosurgeon turned professional wrestler who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Marilyn in 1954. He served 10 years of a life sentence before his conviction was overturned. He was later acquitted in his second trial. Sheppard's case is well known for a variety of reasons. First, it has often been compared to the O. J. Simpson trial due to the carnival feel of its coverage and proceedings. Second, it was one of F. Lee Bailey's first high-profile cases as an appellate ...