Sam Sheppard Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sam Sheppard.

Sam Sheppard was an American neurosurgeon who gained national attention for being the central figure in a high-profile murder case in the 1950s. Born on December 29, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, Sheppard was accused and convicted of killing his wife, Marilyn Sheppard, in their suburban home. After spending a decade in prison, his conviction was overturned in 1966 due to inadequate evidence and a biased trial. Following his release, Sheppard continued his career in medicine and ultimately died on April 6, 1970. His case played a significant role in shaping public opinion on media coverage, trial fairness, and jury selection.

I visited my father for the full ten years that he was in pr

I visited my father for the full ten years that he was in prison, so we already had a deep and loving relationship, and remembered our mother at those times.

Sam Sheppard


I was in love with my wife and she was in love with me. We g

I was in love with my wife and she was in love with me. We got along wonderfully.

Sam Sheppard

Love

Certainly, my father would not want to see me destroy myself

Certainly, my father would not want to see me destroy myself in this business, as so many people in our family have been destroyed. I try to take good care of myself, but we are fighting the good fight, and the truth is powerful.

Sam Sheppard

Business Truth People Family

Our family had been shattered, but we now are more united, a

Our family had been shattered, but we now are more united, and the remains of my family and the majority of my mother's family are glad to know the truth about a horrible crime.

Sam Sheppard

Truth Family Crime Majority