Sam Reese Sheppard's Walk For Justice YES! There is an Alternative to the Death Penalty
Sam Reese Sheppard's Walk For Justice
Sam Reese Sheppard's journey began the morning of July 4, 1954, when he was awakened by a relative and hustled outside into the glare of photographers flash bulbs. He was told simply that his mother had "gone to be with the angels," and that for some unexplained reason, he could not see his father. Sam Reese Sheppard was 7 years old. Five months later, the State of Ohio asked a jury to condemn his father, Dr. Sam H. Sheppard, to death for the murder of his pregnant mother. The Sheppard murder case, now more than 45 years old and never officially closed or even properly investigated, is one of the most well known criminal cases of this century. It was the basis for a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, (Sheppard v. Maxwell) which still stands today, as well as numerous film and television programs, including "The Fugitive." Another chapter is about to unfold. Beginning January 31, 2000, after years of legal wrangling, Sam Reese Sheppard's lawsuit seeking a declaration of innocence from the State of Ohio for the wrongful conviction of his father will be heard in Cleveland. Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CUADP) will work with Sam to raise awareness about alternatives to the death penalty, with a special focus on the wrongfully convicted. Starting at the U.S. Supreme Court on September 18th, Sam will walk from Washington, DC to Cleveland, Ohio. Together, we can make the difference. To lend your support, please contact CUADP. For further information on this case, Sam's walk, and related matters, call 800-973-6548. Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death
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