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Sam Sheppard

American neurosurgeon (1923-1970) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 46

Samuel Holmes Sheppard was an American osteopath. He was convicted of the 1954 murder of his pregnant wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard, but the conviction was eventually overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, which cited a "carnival atmosphere" at the trial. Sheppard was acquitted at a retrial in 1966.

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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 1970 · aged 46