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Robert Oakley Marshall (December 16, 1939 – February 21, 2015) was an American businessman who in 1984 was charged with (and later convicted of) the contract killing of his wife Maria. The case attracted the attention of true crime author Joe McGinniss , whose bestselling book on the Marshall case, Blind Faith , was published in 1989.
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- Maria P. Marshall
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Feb 23, 2015 · Robert O. Marshall, 75, the notorious murderer of his wife and the mother of his three sons in 1984, has died of a stroke, according to his son. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death, but later resentenced to 30 years to life in prison. He was eligible for parole in March.
Robert Marshall was a forester, writer and activist who co-founded The Wilderness Society in 1935 and shaped its policy on wilderness designation and management. He also championed the protection of Alaska's pristine and ecologically vital Central Brooks Range, where he wrote passionately on its aesthetic and conservation value.
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George Marshall, James Marshall, Ruth (Putey) Marshall. Robert Marshall (January 2, 1901 – November 11, 1939) was an American forester, writer and wilderness activist who is best remembered as the person who spearheaded the 1935 founding of the Wilderness Society in the United States. Marshall developed a love for the outdoors as a young child.
- January 2, 1901, New York City, US
- Forester
- Founder, The Wilderness Society
- George Marshall, James Marshall, Ruth (Putey) Marshall
Feb 23, 2015 · Robert Marshall, who was convicted of arranging the murder of his wife in 1984 and inspired a book and a movie, passed away on Saturday. He had been scheduled for a parole hearing in March, but his son said he died of natural causes.
Feb 25, 2015 · Robert Oakley Marshall was born in Queens on Dec. 16, 1939, to Howard Marshall, a sporting goods salesman, and the former Oakleigh Valentine Weeks. After the family moved to Pennsylvania, Robert ...
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