Window washing company employee Vern Lund leaves town. Dr. Sheppard arrested. Dr. Sheppard indicted for murder and rearrested. This is his last day of freedom for nearly 10 years. Courtroom is designed to accommodate press, news media, reporters and radio broadcasting.
Continuance is denied.
First day of trial. Jury visits Sheppard home, accompanied by a reporter and massive media coverage. Trial transcript is printed regularly. Police, prosecutors, witnesses, judge and juror families give interviews and appear on camera. Judge fails to question jury about whether members heard it.