U.S. Supreme Court: Sheppard v. Maxwell
The high court's fascinating 1966 decision overturning Sam Sheppard's conviction gives a detailed account of the "massive, pervasive, and prejudicial publicity" that deprived the doctor of a fair trial.

SHEPPARD ESTATE'S DOCUMENTS

Pretrial Statement
What happened July 5, 1954, the day of Marilyn Sheppard's murder? The estate lays out its version of events as well as key legal issues in the case.

DNA Expert's Report
Dr. Mohammad A. Tahir analyzes DNA material from the crime scene and reports that convicted murderer Richard Eberling "cannot be excluded" as the source of semen in Marilyn Sheppard's body.

Master Evidence List
The complete list of exhibits the Sheppard estate hopes to use at the trial includes Eberling's birth certificate, letters he wrote, and autopsy photos.

STATE OF OHIO'S DOCUMENTS

Pretrial Statement
What happened July 5, 1954, the day of Marilyn Sheppard's murder? The state lays out a version of events implicating Dr. Sheppard as well as identifying the key legal issues in the case.

Crime Profiler's Report
After studying the crime scene and the injuries to Marilyn Sheppard, ex-FBI Agent Gregg O. McCrary, known for his work on the Jon Benet Ramsey case, concludes that Sheppard killed his wife and then staged a burglary.

Master Evidence List
The complete list of exhibits the state hopes to use at the trial includes autopsy photos, expert reports, and prison records.

DNA Analysis
A Defense Department expert offers his take on the DNA evidence analyzed in the Sheppard expert's report.

Dr. Sheppard's Injuries
A surgeon hired by the state analyzes the injuries Sam Sheppard suffered the night of the murder.

Dental Report
Did Marilyn Sheppard bite her attacker? An expert in dental injuries concludes no in this state report.

Forensic Anthropologist's Report
Dr. Thomas D. Holland who examined Marilyn Sheppard's body when it was exhumed in October 1999 details the facial injuries she suffered.