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, for the murder of his pregnant mother.

THE SHEPPARD MURDER CASE, now more than 50 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), as well as numerous film and television programs, including "The Fugitive."

BECAUSE of the incredible scrutiny of the media on Sam and the Sheppard case, Sam has asked Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty to help him focus media attention in order to raise awareness about these issues of great concern:

• Wrongful convictions
• The need for true compassion for the survivors of homicide
• Alternatives to the Death Penalty

WITHOUT MONEY and media support, bringing such cases to higher scrutiny is now much more difficult than it was at the time that Dr. Sheppard was wrongfully imprisoned. Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CUADP) supports Sam's efforts by sponsoring and coordinating this web page, and by coordinating and assisting Sam's activism to raise awareness about alternatives to the death penalty, with a special focus on the wrongfully convicted.

Your contribution of $18, $36, $72 or $144 (or more, or less) will allow us to continue to help Sam in his struggle for justice.

TOGETHER, we can make the difference. To make a contribution to Sam's efforts, click here to use PayPal or CUADP's secure server to make a contribution with a major credit card, or send a check to the address below. In either case, please be sure to indicate that your support is specifically to support Sam's efforts!

YOURS in the Struggle,

--Abe

Abraham J. Bonowitz
Director, CUADP

Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, based in Florida, is a national non-profit corporation. CUADP works to end the death penalty in the United States through aggressive campaigns of public education, and the promotion of tactical grassroots activism. In 1999, CUADP withdrew is application for 501(c)3 designation from the IRS, specifically so that it may target politicians by name and become directly engaged in partisan political campaigns where appropriate. Contributions to CUADP are not tax deductible, but you can bet they'll make a difference. Visit CUADP at www.CUADP.org

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