Document Type
Witness Statement
Date
07/05/1954
Box Number
10
Item Number
15
Keywords
J. Spencer Houk, Esther Houk, Sam Sheppard, Marilyn Sheppard, Sam's injuries, Sam's clothing
Abstract
J. Spencer Houk recounted to Bay Village Police what happened on the morning of July 4, 1954. He stated that Sam Sheppard called him and said "Spen, my God, get over here quick, I think they've killed Marilyn." When he arrived he saw Marilyn Sheppard, apparently deceased. He noted that Sam had injuries and that his desk drawers were strewn over the floor.
Recommended Citation
Bay Village Police Department, "54/07/05 1:40pm, J. Spencer Houk" (1954). Witness Statements. 3.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/police_witness_statements_1954/3
