UNSOLVED: The Murder of Marilyn Sheppard 1
Topics discussed
Intro: The First 48 promo and Marilyn Shepard case overview
Marilyn's childhood: Parents, trauma, and being sent away
Meeting Sam Shepard: Junior high romance and family background
High school relationship: The pinning tradition and commitment
College years: Marilyn's struggles and dropping out of Skidmore
Long-distance dating: Sam at Hanover and open relationship rules
Marriage proposal and breakup: Sam dates Rudy Bales
Reconciliation: Sam returns the pin and underlying tensions
Outro: Part two teaser and The First 48 podcast promotion
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