But I can only speculate how. "You could tell she was crying. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. jurors about the disagreement ". Failed to delete memorial. Wes Lane: John Hamilton is a control guy. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Then, Holly covers the case of Dr. John Hamilton who loved his wife Susan a little too much. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. "Ultimately, you take an oath to tell the truth and that overrides any allegiance I may have to any client," he said. Martin described the victim as being jealous of her husband's time away from her. Tom Bevel, a veteran of almost three decades with the Oklahoma City P.D. Shop Shop Discount Calls Inmate Deposits Letters and Photos Greeting Cards Postcards Magazines Books Find An Inmate Prison Directory Services "He said he was wracking his The distraught doctor managed to give police an account of his movements that morning. John Hamilton, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Oklahoma City before murdering his wife in 2001, was a well-known obstetrician-gynecologist. Whoever this woman was, there were way too many calls to and from her. Defense attorneys say the victim's blood and flesh got in the car when Hamilton realized after calling 911 his car was blocking the drive for emergency vehicles. Dennis Murphy, Dateline NBC: Who was she? I didn't kill Susan. He's crazy about you. But for John Hamilton, the fight wasn't over. Hamilton, a frequent target of protesters opposed to abortions, was arrested about six hours after he made a 911 call reporting that he thought his wife was dead. And in photos of the crime scene, the prosecutor pointed out for jurors something that needed explaining -- a wet rag left in the pool of blood from the victim's head. "The prosecution will present one theory," Martin said. On the steering wheel and driver's side seat and door sill, crime scene investigators recovered strands of susan's hair and a piece of her flesh. Tom Bevel: In my examination, I found additional blood that was not talked about anywhere, on the inside of the right cuff. Now he would be able to tell his side of the story. Then came Valentine's Day 2001. Just the week before Susan was murdered, this wanted poster had been left for Dr. Hamilton. Instead they uncover a horrific crime scene, with two badly mutilated bodies. John Hamilton: I was frantic. brain to figure that out," Horton testified. John Hamilton, a prominent doctor in Oklahoma City, showered his wife with gifts, starting with a Porsche he gave her the day they married. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. John Hamilton, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Oklahoma City before murdering his wife in 2001, was a well-known obstetrician-gynecologist. However, there is no credible evidence that he is still alive or dead. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Investigators never recovered the murder weapon. The procedure came off without a hitch, and later none of the other doctors reported anything at all unusual in his behavior. I was never gonna see Susan again. John Hamilton: No, she's not breathing, I don't get a pulse. And both John and Susan had received threatening phone calls that week. There were no The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "His face showed an affair when he called her before the slaying. The judge ruled that he would not allow any testimony about threats the abortion doctor and his wife may have received. So I answered. When asked if there shouldn't have been a blood trail in the house if the defense theory is true, Spruill said: "I would expect that. "I always took threats like that seriously," he said. Right away, detectives started asking: Who could be responsible? You have a good marriage. their talk was somewhat unusual because it was something Hamilton, an obstetrician-gynecologist, started performing CPR and called 911. However, before the trial Bevel had also found some blood spatters in Hamilton's right sleeve that the prosecution expert had overlooked. Susan was attractive, intelligent. For example, John Baxter Hamilton, the most prolific abortionist in Oklahoma City, crushed his wife's skull with a blunt object, then returned to his abortion mill to do more abortions. His former medical partner, for one, thinks that would be impossible. Possibilities: Was it a robbery gone bad? A friend was combing Susan's clothes closet for something appropriate for her to be buried in, when she came upon something concealed in an underwear drawer. By the time emergency workers arrived, it was clear that Susan Hamilton was dead. It started out negative. Tom Bevel: He jumped out of his loafer shoes, which would have reorientated them, and he jumped over to her side and knelt down to try and assist her and to do CPR. "Someone said there is a fine line between love and hate, and that man crossed it," Lane said in his opening statement in the first-degree murder trial for Hamilton, an Oklahoma City gynecologist, obstetrician and abortionist. Jurors have spent two days hearing testimony and looking at photographs of the bloody crime scene and injuries the victim suffered. Everyone who knew the couple was saying the same thing -- it just didn't make sense for the mild-mannered doctor to have killed Susan. I didn't notice any blood on his mouth whatsoever. Wes Lane: They're not gonna do that. Dr. John Baxter Hamilton is on trial for killing his wife. for immediate release contact: diane denton december 16, 2004 615.741.3111 (office) 615.708.9384 (cell) disciplinary action report Two African Americans had earned medals at the 1904 Olympic games in St. Louis Joe Stadler (from Cleveland) had won a silver medal in the standing high jump and George Poage (from the . Other little issues about maybe was it a burglary. According to the investigation, he was the perpetrator of his wifes murder. Given the circumstances, he was accused of murdering his wife. Daughter of Kamille Kareen and Louise Sibley.Mother of 2 children.Lived to age 55 years.Murder victim. Good amount of blood. Susan, as it turns out, should also have left by 9:20, because she had a 9:30 meeting at a friend's house ten minutes away. Family members linked to this person will appear here. John Hamilton: If Susan had scratched me wouldn't you assume that they would have found tissue, blood, DNA of some sort under her fingernails? However, the dark day arrived in their family on Valentines Day 2001, when he claimed Susan was in a pool of blood on the bathroom floor. Add to your scrapbook. Randy Scott: I think the biggest part for us was trying to figure out how he could get there, spend any time there, and get back to commit the second surgery. Maybe Chicago gangsters get killed on St. Valentine's day. Please reset your password. Aguirre testified John Hamilton: His own expert is saying he's guilty. John Hamilton, a prominent Oklahoma City gynecologist, has been in jail Hamilton maintained his innocence throughout his trial, which may have turned on dramatic testimony from the final witness in the case. Susan Hamilton Murdered 2001 Murdered , Bludgeoned , Strangled On the morning of Feb. 14, 2001, Dr. John Hamilton phoned 911 requesting urgent help for his wife. What was she like? Randy Scott: The lady's layin' in the floor, covered in blood, blood all over the floor. . Wes Lane: And that's when he started explaining that the blood spatter inside the sleeve. Prosecutors said Hamilton changed clothes after killing his wife in the master bathroom. I was scared. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. For Susan's family and friends, the case is now closed, but it may never bring closure. "I didnt kill Susan.. Several witnesses have testified the couple were always together and frequently took The prosecution hadn't talked about this stain. If convicted, he could be based on information from your browser. asked him to move out of their Oklahoma. Discussed procedure quotes. Is it possible that here in conservative Oklahoma, she had been murdered by an anti-abortion zealot? Testimony is expected to continue this morning before District Judge Ray Elliott. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. They have got DNA, fingerprints, lab reports that haven't even been looked at yet. There was an error deleting this problem. A panicked Hamilton told the operator that he was attempting to perform CPR on her. So in Susan's mind, the affair was not an issue anymore. Learn more about managing a memorial . "I think that in and of itself caused the conviction," said Clark Brewster, an attorney who is preparing Hamilton's appeal. And while he may have stepped over his boundaries professionally, he said he never had an affair with her. That high society doctor was Dr. John Hamilton -- an OB/GYN who in addition to his regular practice, ran an abortion clinic -- a role that in conservative Oklahoma, would bring him some unwelcome notoriety. She would've never hidden it in her underwear and all of a sudden the, you know, it just clicks that he's tryin' to make it look like a robbery. He did not think it could have come from giving CPR. Dr. Hamilton had a more simple explanation for being late. Wes Lane: Yeah, I mean, I talked to everybody from the restaurant waitress that would wait on them on Saturday mornings, and she was agasp that we could have charged John Hamilton, because she would see them at breakfast together all lovey dovey, and so, yes, there was just a vast amount of opposition and grand skepticism. Thanks for your help! ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. His theory was that the stains on the shirt were left by the murder weapon as it came in contact with the garment. In fact, she even told her best friend Sharry, "I don't believe John had an affair." Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. And the shoe splattered with Susan's blood from different directions as she was being killed? And it was there they noticed something else odd. There was a problem getting your location. Even the prosecutor, Wes Lane, had to admit that John had been telling the truth about that suspected affair. Shibley and Horton told the It was never on any abortion protesters. What happened to him? Oklahoma Department of Corrections 3400 North Martin Luther King Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73111-4298 If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Onelife at 800-559-9544 or the National Suicide Prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). "The evidence will be she was just as much in love with him.". This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. I still had 15 or 20 minutes. Pictures of his injuries have been shown to the jury. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was banging his head into the screen. Foreman: We, the jury and panel, sworn in the above-entitled cause, do upon our oath sign as follows. Or you wouldn't have had time to have gotten it off your clothing. Philadelphian Melvin Sheppard, and William F. Hamilton set a world record in this race. Dennis Murphy: Had there been a fling? "Someone got out of that room without leaving a bloody trail. How did it get there? Dennis Murphy: They're gonna accuse you of trying to cover up the scratches that Susan made defensively as you were killing her. The attacker poured cleaning solution in the drain in an attempt to prevent investigators finding blood in the shower, the investigator said. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Aguirre said the defendant And Susan's getting ready you know, trying to get dressed. The palm goes on the center of the chest, on the sternum. Wes Lane, the prosecutor, was surprised to find he had an unpopular case on his hands. Alliena Aguirre, a topless dancer for eight years, testified she had performed table dances at two Oklahoma City clubs for the doctor. Dick Horton, sometimes worried for his ex's safety. "Blood spatter is not an exact science, and Bevel had gone over to the dark side on him. Melanie Martinez is a talented singer. Taping him on the surveillance camera. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Supervised and trained employees in office duties, computer programs, and phone dialog. "It was a shock to everybody, Hamilton said on the news program. On the other hand, his name appears in a few obituaries on the internet. After all, only two people in the world knew what was really going on inside the Hamilton marriage. That statement was out of character for Two months before her death, they fought over the defendant giving his son money without Susan Hamilton knowing about it. Afterwards, the doctor decided to swing back home. Measurements of the imprint match those of the holes in the victim's skull, the district attorney said. He was sentenced to life without parole. The way that we are taught to do CPR, we interlock our hands. They claim the defendant took from the house his bloody clothes and the blunt instrument used to beat the victim after she was strangled with a man's necktie and her face repeatedly smashed into a tile floor. Online Bill Pay Boards, Committees, and Agencies Coronavirus Reporting Child Abuse requires every health care professional Click here for more information Statewide 24-Hour 1-800-522-3511 Posted on 06/17/2021 STAY CONNECTED! been upset because she suspected her Vesta Hall: She was beautiful, vivacious, intelligent, just a really neat lady. She said he paid her $100 and $80 for the dances that cost $20 each. The medical examiner released a preliminary cause of death Friday. Now, courtoom lawyers like to talk about Perry Mason moments when a trial is electrified by unexpected testimony, but it hardly ever happens. I just felt like they were very happy. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They took his clothes as evidence, and placed him in an interview room. The killer, careful not to step in the blood, changed into clean clothes and concealed the bloody clothes in a plastic bag before carrying them out of the house, Spruill said. The defense also hired a respected crime scene investigator, Tom Bevel, as an expert witness. This browser does not support getting your location. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Even though she had a great education, her passion was to be a good mother. Ross Gardner: This was a relatively contained crime scene. Link in bio. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. John, the good doctor, was simply trying to counsel her. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. How the case changed, the bottom fell out of everything. Dennis Murphy: And that you can almost envision whatever that murder weapon is, the-- the bludgeon coming right down on poor Susan's head causing the blood spatter. the bathroom floor. Randy Scott: There's no burglary prints to obtain downstairs. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area Effectively managed high-volume of product sales. The doctor said he'd even started seeing a therapist on his own, to earn back Susan's trust, and that she, Susan, had decided to go into counseling with him. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Late that Valentine's Day afternoon, they arrested John Hamilton for the murder of his wife. Even Susan's children were standing by their stepfather. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He said he'd gotten Susan's blood on him from performing CPR. Shary Coffey, Susan Hamilton's best friend for 37 years, testified the victim told her on Feb. 7 that she thought her husband was having an affair. They had been living a privileged life with their four children, and John was known in those days for being a romantic man toward his wife. Karen Reisig: I personally don't believe a physician could do-- a surgery, go commit a brutal crime of murder. upset about the incident because Susan Hamilton thought Dennis Murphy: Because then you know the history of the phone calls. I would say less than two minutes. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. How did they get there from the bathroom? He was talking on the phone. Yeah, I'm going to hang up so I can continue. killed, Susan Hamilton also Around 8:50 a.m., he said, he was beeped because he was late for another procedure. If so, how? Just, you know, just a very light-hearted conversation. Prosecutors claim Susan Hamilton's flesh and blood found inside John Hamilton's car came from the clothes and the blunt instrument. GREAT NEWS! Had there been an illicit relationship with this stripper, topless dancer? The doctor's behavior in the minutes after finding Susan dead seemed "off.". Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). "There is physical evidence missing from this crime scene, Spruill said. It took the jury less than two hours to convict Hamilton of first-degree murder, and he was later sentenced to life in prison. "He (Hamilton) was really clinging to the defense lines that the blood result was not the way it was interpreted, Dennis Murphy, a "Dateline NBC reporter, told The Oklahoman on Wednesday. Investigators had plenty of theories to work with. If convicted of first-degree murder, Hamilton, 53, could be sentenced to life in prison with or without the possibility of parole. mother, and Horton testified tears.". It was never anywhere else. The dancer said Hamilton told her he loved his wife and didn't want to get a divorce. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Two neckties were knotted about her throat. problems. last telephone conversation that she and Spruill said she probably grabbed at the necktie with both of her hands. They'd been suspicious earlier, back at the house when he scratched his hands against the cage in the police car. The victim told her daughter in their Mack Martin: We've got a circumstantial case and I think that the prosecutors in this case were putting as sinister a spin on it as they possibly could. In 1987, John Hamilton married Susan, and his wife began working part-time at John's clinic. But Hamilton was late, not arriving until 9:30. Her husband, Dr. John Hamilton, called 911 and claimed to have found her that way when he returned from one of his surgeries. And I didn't want any obstruction. Bc s John Baxter Hamilton thnh ph v nh gia ca phu thut mang theo hoa v tm thip cho v, nhn ngy l tnh nhn 14/2/2001. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. A name that would shock everybody. Please enter your email and password to sign in. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ A prominent Oklahoma City doctor was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife on Valentine's Day. The prosecution wasn't going to be able to tap your expertise. Dennis Murphy: A lot of people don't get that. Afterwards he tried to clean up, but quickly gave up. And that justice would come out. Hamilton, 62, was an Oklahoma City obstetrician, gynecologist and abortionist. Gardner carefully examined everything the doctor had been wearing that morning. It was one of those moments. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Steve Jimerson: They all said he was just as normal and jovial as he always was. John Hamilton and Alliena Wes Lane: We could tell that-- that the blood had been moved around. home at 3056 Brush Creek Road. they thought the Hamiltons had Tom Bevel: I was hired-- either the-- the next day, or within two days at least-- of-- of the actual crime-- by the defense. Nothing was stolen, and yet, there was this curious story that cropped up in the days after Susan had been murdered. Lane looked for signs of spousal abuse in the past, but couldn't find anything substantive. "She One blow crushed her skull, Gofton said. Hamilton hired a new attorney, Rob Nigh, to appeal the verdict. When the police in Farmington, New Mexico discover a broken window at a local head shop called The Eclectic, they expect to find evidence of a robbery. And for that, they hired a blood stain expert Named Ross Gardner. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. As is routine in domestic murders, the detectives would take a look at the spouse -- John Hamilton, himself. However, the investigation revealed that the murderer was John Hamilton himself. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Two years after their first date, they married at a local country club. He and his wife, Susan, had met in 1985 at a friend's birthday party. John Hamilton: I still believed that the system would work. They will bring them in here. Coffey testified that the defendant, also a friend, called her almost daily that last week, talking about the couple's problems. When rescue workers arrived they found him hysterical and covered in his wife's blood. In addition to delivering babies, John Hamilton performed abortions at his clinic, and Susan worked there too. "The police said, 'There's my man. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. been beaten with a blunt instrument. We don't have a weapon. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Now, keep in mind, John Hamilton was a doctor who performed abortions. "She loved him. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. And he was in there. "We talked in Wes Lane: He knew that she was still considering divorce. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Please send somebody quick. Susan Hamilton, 55, had been strangled with two neckties and beaten. She had been strangled, and her face had been repeatedly The surgical team was about to get started when they realized the doctor was still at home. What motive? And then she decides to eliminate her competition. Weve updated the security on the site. A system error has occurred. He used to lavish his wife with expensive gifts and lavish vacations. The only thing that he could think of that it was consistent with was John Hamilton when he was beating her with that blunt instrument that was driving that up inside his shirt. The defense was dealt a setback at the start of trial. John Hamilton: You know, I've come to find out that blood spatter is really junk science. Hamilton had told the 911 operator he was performing CPR. We changed it to, instead, that-- Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love. But not pretty doctor's wives in Oklahoma City. Susan Hamilton was beaten with a blunt instrument, Oklahoma County District Attorney Robert Macy said in court documents that list 39 witnesses in the case. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. "You have to with what has happened in this country.". Investigators had plenty of theories to work with, but the suspect they brought into custody shocked everyone. Tom Bevel: I expected an objection. Danyelle shares three haunting love stories that end in tragedy. Prosecutors had made a big deal about the doctor showing up late for his second surgery that morning. There's no tracks that ran out through the creek bed and behind. Hamilton, 62, was an Oklahoma City obstetrician, gynecologist and abortionist. And, as expected, his take on the story told by the blood put his client, Dr. Hamilton, in a better light. Or maybe more likely, an anti-abortion zealot targeting the doctor and his wife? Did you understand what she was saying in it? His supporters, on the other hand, continue to believe he is innocent to this day. We took a one-to-one image of his shirt, and we overlay it. Failed to remove flower. Oklahoma City investigators Teresa Sterling and Randy Scott arrived at the Hamilton house at noon that day. Dick Horton: I think the best way to describe her is a woman that always wanted to be a mother, was proud to be a mother. He'd been told that the surgery before his was running long and he decided to use the delay to run home and give his wife a valentine. "She loved to talk to John," Dr. John Baxter Hamilton was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. ). After 14 years of marriage, John Hamilton murdered his wife. In this article, we delve into the life of Simon Ekpa, his family, and his net worth. I have a bad habit of trying to do too much in too short a period of time. Susan.". We're going to vigorously, steadfastly and as carefully and conscientiously as possible defend this case to the very end. After arriving at the crime scene, investigators placed john in the back of a police car. Vesta Hall: I have never, ever, one second, not one moment in time have I ever thought he was guilty. But eventually, she said, "Yes, I'll go.". Dennis Murphy: Jurors saying, "Look at this shirt. Dr. John Baxter Hamilton loved his wife to death, District Attorney Wes Lane told an Oklahoma County jury Thursday. He was so kind, and you never heard him raise his voice or anything like that. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. Mack Martin, the doctor's lead attorney, knew it would be uphill. "I don't know, she looks like somebody hurt her." It's Valentine's morning and socialite Susan Hamilton lies nude, smashed in a pool of blood. It was about that bloody shirt taken from the doctor. In 1987, John Hamilton married Susan, and his wife began working part-time at Johns clinic. In 1997, Mississippi abortion provider Dr. Malachy Dehenre shot and killed his wife in their . Hamilton (5 Jan 1946-14 Feb 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 80157405, citing Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City . One year later, a battered body is found tossed into a canyon, the eyes and genitals gouged. Prosecutors are trying to prove Hamilton hid his bloody clothes and the blunt instrument used to kill the victim. Hamilton has been held in the Oklahoma County jail for seven days without bond. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Isn't that what Valentine's Day is supposed to be about? But knew she wasn't one easily rattled or intimidated. Wes Lane: This had a lot of dots to connect. And if there was another pair, she'd go get those. Dr. Hamilton 911 call Doctor, slain wife argued about affair, police say - Evidence taken from home where woman's body found Doctor leaves jail for funeral - Obstetrician permitted to attend wife's services Doctor accused in wife's death to remain in jail Suspect loses bail appeal - Doctor charged in wife's death to remain in jail pending trial
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