Marilyn Sheppard was an American woman who became widely known due to her mysterious murder in 1954. She was the wife of Dr. Sam Sheppard, a prominent physician in Cleveland, Ohio. Her death sparked a highly publicized trial that captured national attention and raised questions about the legal system. The case was notable for its media coverage and the subsequent trial of her husband, who was initially convicted of her murder but later exonerated. The events surrounding Marilyn's death have been the subject of various books, documentaries, and discussions about justice and wrongful convictions in the United States.