Ohio physician (1923–1970) accused of killing his pregnant wife Marilyn in 1954. Though he claimed that his wife had been killed by a bushy-haired intruder, Sheppard was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison. He served ten years in prison before his case was retried on appeal, resulting in an acquittal. The sometimes lurid details of the case—including the doctor’s extramarital affair with a nurse—caused an unprecedented media sensation, foreshadowing such high-profile cases as the O. J. Simpson trial, and Sheppard’s story became the basis of the wildly popular television series (and subsequent film) The Fugitive. ALS signed “Dr. Sam,” one page on Sheppard’s personal 5 x 4.25 prescription pad sheet, no date. Sheppard writes to Mrs. George Mauss. In full: “Thank you for your note. When I return to Bay View, you will be right there in my thoughts with Dr. R. A. S., the way you were the last day I walked in and saw your tears. I wish you the best!” Accompanied by a vintage postcard photo of Bay View Hospital. Light horizontal fold, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.
