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The Sam Sheppard Murder Case Trivia Quiz

The Sam Sheppard case was one of the celebrated murder cases of its day. (It was supposedly the inspiration for the classic "Fugitive" TV series that starred David Janssen.)

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,269

Updated
Mar 09 22

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. The murder of Dr. Sheppard's wife occurred in a suburb of which of these cities? Hint

Cleveland

Kansas City

Chicago

Omaha

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Question 2 of 10

2. The murder occurred on what holiday? Hint

Christmas Day

Memorial Day

New Year's Day

July 4

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Question 3 of 10

3. How did Mrs. Sheppard die? Hint

She was shot

She was stabbed

She was poisoned

She was beaten

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Dr. Sheppard claim to be at the time of the crime? Hint

Asleep downstairs

Taking a drive in his car

At the hospital

At a movie

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is NOT true (according to Dr. Sheppard)? Hint

He observed a man with bushy red hair

He grappled with an intruder in the Sheppard's bedroom

He observed a one-armed man leaving his home

He chased an intruder out of the home

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following statements accurately describes the media's handling of the first trial of Dr. Sheppard? Hint

Carnival atmosphere

Indifferent to the trial proceedings

Disciplined and restrained

Dignified and moderate

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who represented Dr. Sheppard after the first trial? Hint

F Lee Bailey

Louis Nizer

Melvin Belli

Edwin Bennett Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the verdict of the second trial? Hint

Not Guilty

Hung Jury

Guilty

Plea Bargain

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is true? Hint

Dr. Sheppard's mother committed suicide

All of these

Dr Sheppard's father-in-law committed suicide

Dr Sheppard's father died of cancer and ulcer problems

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Question 10 of 10

10. How old was Dr Sheppard when he died? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The murder of Dr. Sheppard's wife occurred in a suburb of which of these cities?

Answer: Cleveland

Marilyn Sheppard, wife of Dr Shepard was found dead in the Sheppard's Cleveland home on July 4, 1954. She was 31 and pregnant; her 7-year old son was in a nearby room.

2. The murder occurred on what holiday?

Answer: July 4

As noted above, the murder occurred during the early hours of Sunday morning. It was July 4, 1954.

3. How did Mrs. Sheppard die?

Answer: She was beaten

She was found beaten to death in her bed.

4. Where did Dr. Sheppard claim to be at the time of the crime?

Answer: Asleep downstairs

Dr. Sheppard claimed to have dozed off downstairs after the departure of some friends who had been visiting on Saturday night.

5. Which of the following is NOT true (according to Dr. Sheppard)?

Answer: He observed a one-armed man leaving his home

Dr. Sheppard claimed to have been awakened by noise from the bedroom. He ran upstairs, observed his bleeding and struggled with an intruder.
The intruder ran from the home; Sheppard pursued. The bushy red hair identifiying feature was turned into a a one-armed man for the TV series.

6. Which of the following statements accurately describes the media's handling of the first trial of Dr. Sheppard?

Answer: Carnival atmosphere

The trial court was soundly criticized for allowing the trial to turn into a circus.

7. Who represented Dr. Sheppard after the first trial?

Answer: F Lee Bailey

A relatively young F Lee Bailey entered the scene after trial #1.

8. What was the verdict of the second trial?

Answer: Not Guilty

Sheppard went through a full trial and was found "not guilty" by the jury.

9. Which of the following is true?

Answer: All of these

The two suicides were by gunshot. Dr Sheppard wasn't the only one whose life was devastated by the events.

10. How old was Dr Sheppard when he died?

Answer: 46

It's easy to understand how the incredible events of Sheppard's life may well have worn him out.

Source: Author robert362

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