This series contains photos of experiments (reenactments) conducted for the 2000 trial defense (Cuyahoga County Prosecutor). The reenactments were conducted by C. Owen Lovejoy, Ph. D. Dr. Lovejoy has taught at Kent State University, Case Western Reserve University, and NEOUCOM covering topics of anatomy, biological anthropology, and medicine. Dr. Lovejoy has also served as a Technical Advisor in Biological Anthropology for the Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office.
Dr. Lovejoy concluded that Marilyn Sheppard suffered blunt trauma from blows delivered with great force. Dr. Lovejoy estimated the weapon to have a mass between that of a flashlight and an adjustable wrench. Dr. Lovejoy also found some evidence that suggests the weapon had a sharp or rigid characteristic.
Dr. Lovejoy concluded that Marilyn Sheppard suffered blunt trauma from blows delivered with great force. Dr. Lovejoy estimated the weapon to have a mass between that of a flashlight and an adjustable wrench. Dr. Lovejoy also found some evidence that suggests the weapon had a sharp or rigid characteristic.
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Weapon 89. H-shaped medical instrument, 8-inches
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
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Weapon 90. H-shaped medical instrument, 8-inches, closeup of one end of the instrument
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
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Weapon 91. H-shaped medical instrument, 8-inches, closeup of one end of the instrument, view from above
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
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Weapon 94. 9-inch puller, closeup of clamp end
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
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Weapon 95. 9-inch puller, closeup of clamp end from above
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
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Weapon 96. Pipe with coupling, 4 inches
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
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Weapon 97. Pipe with coupling, 4 inches
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
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Weapon 98. Pipe with coupling, 4 inches, closeup
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
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Weapon 99. Pipe with coupling, 4 inches, closeup of end
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
