(Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department)
The flowered shorts that had been cut with a knife, found in the “Lion’s Cage.”
(Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department)
The same shorts turned inside out.
(Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department)
Top view of the bloodstained rock that was found on Phree Morrow’s head. The slab was approximately 2 ½ feet long and 2 feet wide, and ranged from approximately 6 to 10 inches thick.
(Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department)
The bicycle that the girls borrowed from a friend—to ride to the bakery—shown as it was found in the bottom of the “Lion’s Cage.” (Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department)
“Devil’s Pond,” the scene (several years later) where Phree and Martha’s bodies were found. (Author’s photo)
A portion of the “Lion’s Cage,” covered with graffiti.
(Author’s photo)
Jamie Turner and Assistant Public Defender Noel Kaech, at Turner’s arraignment, June 1996.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
John Balser and John Butz, his attorney, at dismissal hearing, June 1993. (Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
David Marciszewski at his arraignment in the murders of Phree Morrow and Martha Leach, March 1993.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
Wanda Marciszewski at her sentencing for her involvement in the murders of Phree Morrow and Martha Leach, November 1998.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
Chief of Police Stephen Moody, SPD. (Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department)
Sergeant Al Graeber, SPD. (Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department)
Sergeant Michael Haytas, SPD. (Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department)
Sergeant Barry Eggers, SPD. (Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department)
Captain David Rapp of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
(Courtesy of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office)
Clark County Prosecutor Stephen Schumaker and Steve Moody.
(Author’s photo)
William Sapp, soon after his arrest, February 1996.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
William Sapp (75 pounds lighter) at his trial for the attack on Ursula Thompson, September 1996.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
William Sapp arriving for his arraignment, April 1997.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
William Sapp, flanked by defense attorneys Dennis Lieberman and Sharon Ovington, at his arraignment, April 1997.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
William Sapp at his competency hearing, April 1999.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
William Sapp at his competency hearing, April 1999.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
William Sapp during jury selection, September 1999.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
William Sapp during his trial for the murders of Phree Morrow, Martha Leach, and Belinda Anderson, and the attempted murder of Helen Preston, October 1999.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
William Sapp smiles for the Springfield News-Sun photographer Marshall Gorby after being found guilty on all twenty-five charges against him, October 1999.
William Sapp and attorney Dennis Lieberman at sentencing, October 1999.
(Courtesy of the Springfield News-Sun)
Clark County Sheriff Gene Kelly holding the stun belt that William Sapp wore during his competency hearing and trial.
(Courtesy of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office)
Some names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals connected to this story.
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Notes
Several investigators assigned to this lengthy case were promoted during this time period. The epigraphs reflect their title/rank at the time they were interviewed.
Asterisks throughout indicate fictitious names.
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