What he hoped to show the skeptics through trial was that yes, the doctor was indeed a man who loved his wife -- loved her maybe too much. He told Primetime he made the calls to the stripper because she was "in real need of attention.". 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. Mack Martin: I never saw anything to indicate that John said, "If I can't have you, nobody can.". But knew she wasn't one easily rattled or intimidated. He has not given an inch in that regard., Murphy said Hamilton still has the "command authority of a physician and chatted about vacationing in Italy "as if he was still in touch with the outside world.. On Feb. 14, 2001, he phoned 911 to report finding his wife in the master bathroom of their Quail Creek home. GREAT NEWS! In this article, youll learn more about Susan Hamiltons murder. 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. We changed it to, instead, that-- Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love. Wes Lane: And that's when he started explaining that the blood spatter inside the sleeve. John Hamilton: Initially, she didn't want to go. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. "My wife's bleeding all over the place," Dr. John Baxter Hamilton tells the 911 operator. 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. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? There isn't any greater love. "I think that in and of itself caused the conviction," said Clark Brewster, an attorney who is preparing Hamilton's appeal. They took his clothes as evidence, and placed him in an interview room. "Moments like that in the courtroom just don't happen like that. Hamilton will have a closed-circuit arraignment before a judge on Friday. The procedure came off without a hitch, and later none of the other doctors reported anything at all unusual in his behavior. "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. John Hamilton, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Oklahoma City before murdering his wife in 2001, was a well-known obstetrician-gynecologist. Dennis Murphy: There are a lot of people, the ones who would think you are guilty are saying, "It's time for Dr. Hamilton to finally admit his guilt, be a guy, step up to the plate, and tell the story the way it was.". Oklahoma City investigators Teresa Sterling and Randy Scott arrived at the Hamilton house at noon that day. This week, ya girls are celebrating Valentines Day a day late. The defense claims Oklahoma City police jumped to the conclusion that Hamilton was the killer and ignored other evidence. Maybe Chicago gangsters get killed on St. Valentine's day. Late that Valentine's Day afternoon, they arrested John Hamilton for the murder of his wife. And there was nothing-- it-- and there-- and there was nothing stolen. 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. And I don't think they-- believed it. The defense was dealt a setback at the start of trial. Susan Hamilton suspected her husband was having an affair with a patient and stripper whose telephone number turned up 60 times on the defendant's cell phone bills. the bathroom floor. It's a vivid picture. John Hamilton: You know, I've come to find out that blood spatter is really junk science. Around 8:50 a.m., he said, he was beeped because he was late for another procedure. Prosecutors are counting on experts to testify that Susan Hamilton's blood and flesh were found in the defendant's 1996 Jaguar parked outside their home at 3056 Bush Creek Road. She had been strangled with two of his ties, and her head had been smashed so badly that parts of her brain were exposed. After two hours of deliberation, the jury found him guilty of first-degree murder. But Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Oklahoma City police Sgt. He and his wife, Susan, had met in 1985 at a friend's birthday party. Spruill told jurors he believed the attack happened quickly and the victim fought to free the necktie from her neck. Wes Lane: John Hamilton is a control guy. Randy Scott: It indicated that she still felt something for John, but it just things weren't the same as they were gonna be. I have a bad habit of trying to do too much in too short a period of time. It was never anywhere else. Something happened in that bathroom that absolutely triggered him, which he grabbed the ties, and he then, surprised her, and in his rage, did all the rest of the work. The major one is that I've lost the love of my life. I mean, because it was out there in view, I guess. His long silence behind bars ended as he prepared to tell the jury -- and us -- what really had happened that Valentine's Day morning. Spruill said she probably grabbed at the necktie with both of her hands. It was never on anyone that, there were calls that were made to Susan that scared her that weren't brought out. I was scared. When he met Susan in 1985, they were both divorced with four children between them. In murder cases constructed on the interpretation of blood evidence, it's not unusual for juries to hear from dueling experts when they go to trial. John Hamilton: Listen, I'm a doctor, I've been trying CPR. One blow crushed her skull, Gofton said. And what do robbers take? "I didnt kill Susan.. And I didn't want any obstruction. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Contact supportservices@okmedicalboard.org for more information. 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. So yes, I went and tried to move the car. John Hamilton, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Oklahoma City before murdering his wife in 2001, was a well-known obstetrician-gynecologist. John and Susan Hamilton had the seemingly perfect marriage. But eventually, she said, "Yes, I'll go.". The national media outlets refused to identify Hamilton as an abortionist, referring to him only as a local obstetrician. You'll hear that story.". "He was just obsessed with her," District Attorney Wes Lane later told Primetime. 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. February 14th, 2001, would have been their fifteenth Valentine's Day together. afford them. Wes Lane: They're not gonna do that. general about patients calling And why was it delayed? And oh! Alliena Aguirre, a topless dancer for eight years, testified she had performed table dances at two Oklahoma City clubs for the doctor. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Larry Spruill, a crime scene investigator, was on the stand for a second day Thursday, detailing what the evidence means and how it got there. neighbor. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Susan demanded to see John's cell phone bill, and when she got a hold of it her worst fears seemed to be realized. Dennis Murphy: So that was the reason you went home? His theory was that the stains on the shirt were left by the murder weapon as it came in contact with the garment. "She loved him. What happened to him? the victim told them the defendant smothered her. When rescue workers arrived they found him hysterical and covered in his wife's blood. I just felt like they were very happy. I don't have anything to lose. But that Wednesday morning, John arrived home from the hospital, and found a horrific scene: Susan, lying beaten and strangled on their bathroom floor. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. John Hamilton: His own expert is saying he's guilty. On Feb. 14, 2001, he phoned 911 to report finding his wife in the master bathroom of their Quail Creek home. Dennis Murphy: It's changed Valentine's Day forever for you and your kids, huh? Learn more about merges. It was a violent scene. Dick Horton: I don't think there was any question she wore the pants. And she gets very suspicious of it and confronts John about it. A final report will not be completed for several weeks. And, as expected, his take on the story told by the blood put his client, Dr. Hamilton, in a better light. And that's what had happened to Susan Hamilton on that Valentine's Day morning. Foreman: We, the jury and panel, sworn in the above-entitled cause, do upon our oath sign as follows. Bevel and prosecutors have denied those allegations. ). Tom Bevel denies lying about his testimony, and the courts didn't buy the argument either. Dr. John Baxter Hamilton It took only about two hours for the jury to reach a guilty verdict and Hamilton was sentenced to life without parole. an affair when he called her before the slaying. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Susan Shibley Hamilton I found on Findagrave.com. Susan was attractive, intelligent. The defense says the scratches could have been made by a number of objects besides fingernails. Hamilton, 62, was an Oklahoma City obstetrician, gynecologist and abortionist. By the time the prosecutor had wrapped up his case, he'd laid out a theory of what happened -- that the doctor had used the neckties to pull his wife down from to the ground, then bashed her head in with that murder weapon never found. Please, please. "John said she had said something about divorce," Coffey said. "She said, 'I'm scared and I've never felt Her naked body was discovered by her husband, John. Aguirre testified Dennis Murphy: A lot of people don't get that. Horton said her mother got A crowd lined up to attend the proceedings -- loyal patients, former employees, and fellow physicians -- all standing behind the doctor. Both had recently separated -- John from his first wife, and Susan from Dick Horton. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA. It took the jurors just two hours to reach their verdict. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Dr. Steve Jimerson -- a colleague of John's -- was best man. Dr. John Baxter Hamilton is on trial for killing his wife. Blood that then transferred from his hands and clothes to the car. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. John Hamilton, 53, is on trial in the Valentine's Day slaying of his wife at their In 1997, Mississippi abortion provider Dr. Malachy Dehenre shot and killed his wife in their . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Then, Holly covers the case of Dr. John Hamilton who loved his wife Susan a little too much. John Hamilton, 53, ordered an expensive arrangement of red orchids for his wife, but he never got the chance to give them to her. There was a detail that the witness wanted to talk about. The Hamiltons did have enemies. And while he may have stepped over his boundaries professionally, he said he never had an affair with her. It was Susan's good jewelry. Many people have been searching the internet for his date cause. 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. The patient, as Susan discovered, was a stripper at a nightclub. Aguirre, the topless dancer, The doctor was still in shock, as the judge added his opinion. "There is physical evidence missing from this crime scene, Spruill said. The defense's expert was saying that Dr. John Hamilton most likely created those blood stains by bashing in his wife's skull. She went in the closet and got one and gave it to me. His defense team argued that there was no direct evidence that Hamilton was the murderer, noting that no murder weapon was ever found. Time for a new episode! Search above to list available cemeteries. "Anything else, they don't want you to hear. Someone had to leave. And I was, you know, I was so nervous. Prosecutors claim Susan Hamilton's flesh and blood found inside John Hamilton's car came from the clothes and the blunt instrument. Officers say they can account for all the bloody footprints inside the house, but there is no evidence showing how the person got outside. A random intruder? I was horribly wrong. "I didnt do it, he said. 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. And we're thinkin' that maybe he was having an affair. On Valentines Day 2001, John Hamilton murdered his wife Susan. Was he, in fact, late -- they theorized -- because he was killing his wife during those moments then trying to figure out what to do next? But he never had a chance to do that -- or to tell the cops that the killer had gotten the jewels -- that's because he was put in the back of the police car and never got back inside the house again. lied to her," Horton said. loyal patients, former employees and fellow physicians, all standing behind the doctor. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Ross Gardner: This was a relatively contained crime scene. Verify and try again. Steve Jimerson: Susan's children, when it first happened, were calling me, trying to find if I had knew of any reason somebody or some person might have been there. Other little issues about maybe was it a burglary. the Hamiltons had over Christmas over the defendant's payment for his son's car repairs You have chosen this person to be their own family member. We're going to vigorously, steadfastly and as carefully and conscientiously as possible defend this case to the very end. Aguirre, also known as Nina, said she first went to the defendant for an abortion in the early 1990s, but she also saw him at his gynecology office. "They have still got all kinds of scientific and technical evidence that has to be evaluated and reviewed, Martin said. Jurors have spent two days hearing testimony and looking at photographs of the bloody crime scene and injuries the victim suffered. This is a carousel with slides. Susan Hamilton, 55, had been strangled with two neckties and beaten. Susan Hamilton, 55, had been strangled with two neckties and beaten. I had a million thoughts were running through my head. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Police haven't found the murder weapon or the clothes. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. That statement was out of character for Knowing that they were about to put his patient under anesthesia, Hamilton returned to the clinic, performed the surgery, and then came back home to finish cleaning up, Lane said. Bevel believed the blood pattern was consistent with what would have happened if Hamilton struck his wife. would put together a novel theory of just what happened between husband and wife, something maybe grimly fitting for Valentine's Day. Tom Bevel, a veteran of almost three decades with the Oklahoma City P.D. To investigators, that delay opened up the doctor's window of opportunity by up to an hour. Susan Johnston: I said, "Susan, I don't think it's true. Wes Lane, the prosecutor, was surprised to find he had an unpopular case on his hands. On Feb. 14, 2001, he phoned 911 to report finding his wife in the master bathroom of their Quail Creek home. John Hamilton and Alliena As is routine in domestic murders, the detectives would take a look at the spouse -- John Hamilton, himself. A very nice, innocent guy was facing a nightmare. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Martin described the victim as being jealous of her husband's time away from her. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Susan Hamilton, 55, had been strangled with two neckties and beaten. talked to Susan Johnston, a One of their arguments was that Tom Bevel should never have been allowed to testify. Dennis Murphy: And the card would later become an issue because people saw kind of a snarky line from Susan of, "Well obviously, I got this before the trouble, huh? Danyelle shares three haunting love stories that end in tragedy. Possibilities: Was it a robbery gone bad? been upset because she suspected her Sorry! A big comfortable house in a top-notch neighborhood, lavish dinner parties, spur of the moment vacations. In this article, we delve into the life of Simon Ekpa, his family, and his net worth. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The scene was a bloody mess. Over the next few months, though, with the help of some unique forensic evidence, the D.A. Things weren't nearly as bad as they portrayed them to be. Oklahoma. The cry for help comes from Oklahoma City's most exclusive neighborhood. And I looked at the defense table which was over to my left. cemeteries found in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. How the case changed, the bottom fell out of everything. He had been up at dawn for a 7 am surgery at an outpatient clinic. At Christmas, the defendant When Susan's ex-husband learned of her murder -- and the domestic melodrama about the cell phone log -- he thought he knew right away what had happened. 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. husband was having an affair with a patient. 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. Dr Hamilton was a talented obstetrician-gynaecologist in Oklahoma City. And then there were these curious stains on the doctor's shirt -- the blood expert thought he saw a similarity between their angular shape, and the wound created on Susan's head. But when the first responder -- firefighter David Bradbury-- arrived on the scene, he thought there was something odd about the way the doctor was performing chest compressions. But because it was Valentine's Day, I wanted to give Susan her first Valentine's card. was upset and denying he had Her head bludgeoned, surrounded by a pool of blood. When left alone in the room, Hamilton seemed to be checking out his shoulder area. She said he would give her samples of medication she needed for depression when she didn't have the money to buy prescription drugs. Isn't that what Valentine's Day is supposed to be about? And for that, they hired a blood stain expert Named Ross Gardner. His supporters, on the other hand, continue to believe he is innocent to this day. Lane backed up his theory with physical evidence. Coffey testified that the defendant, also a friend, called her almost daily that last week, talking about the couple's problems. Bevel, under oath to tell the truth, told the court about the spatter in the sleeve and said it was consistent with Hamilton beating his wife over the head with a blunt instrument. However, their investigation continues. Discussed procedure quotes. "I don't think it took very long at all. The palm goes on the center of the chest, on the sternum. You have a good marriage. The blood spatter expert on the stand -- on the payroll of the defense -- hesitated before answering. One thing everyone who knew the couple -- including the neighbor -- seemed to agree on -- was that whoever Susan's killer was, it certainly was not John Hamilton. There was a problem getting your location. In the week before she was I gave her her Valentine's card. Neighbors told police that in the weeks before the killing the Hamiltons had been having marital problems. The investigator testified he thought the killer first took a shower and then let the water run for an extended period of time. John Hamilton in Oklahoma We found 15 records for John Hamilton in Norman, Tulsa and 9 other cities in Oklahoma. "I think John was so astounded that he had her that he had such a wonderful, perfect almost perfect wife, in his opinion," said Shary Coffey, Susan's best friend. Dennis Murphy: They're gonna accuse you of trying to cover up the scratches that Susan made defensively as you were killing her. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. By then there'd been that neighbor's tip about problems in the Hamilton marriage. I still had 15 or 20 minutes. And be, even be in his right mind. Dr. John Hamilton placed the initial 911 call after his wife was strangled and beaten to death in Oklahoma on Valentine's Day 2001. . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Over the next few hours, investigators would explore those theories and more, as they tried to understand just what had happened to Susan Hamilton that Valentine's Day morning. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. without her knowledge. Dick Horton, sometimes worried for his ex's safety. Please, hurry. John Hamilton: Oh, sure. Did you understand what she was saying in it? Vandalizing his home. the defendant was calling her 10 I mean, he fawned over her a lot. John Hamilton: Yeah. Investigators had plenty of theories to work with. Susan Johnston: Susan had noticed that John was getting a lot of cell calls. He was acting bizarre. they thought the Hamiltons had If so, how? It read, "A reward in heaven will be bestowed on anyone contributing to bringing this murderer to justice." If convicted of first-degree murder, Hamilton, 53, could be sentenced to life in prison with or without the possibility of parole. "You could have heard a pin drop," remembers Lane. "He said, 'You know how The Hamiltons' 14-year marriage apparently had been in trouble for some time before the slaying. Resend Activation Email. A dozen roses? In fact, she even told her best friend Sharry, "I don't believe John had an affair." Every avenue was checked. clinic two days a week. Investigators never recovered the murder weapon. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. Wes Lane: It was huge. Try again later. problems. To the defense team, it seemed obvious from the first moments that investigators never seriously considered any suspects other than the husband. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Watching. Gibson Paul found himself getting dumped on Feb. 14, 2011, grabbed a gun and opened fire . He was -- more suspicion drawn each time that we'd watch something. He did not think it could have come from giving CPR. Prosecutors may finish calling their witnesses today. "He tried to get the key in the ignition, but he couldn't because he was shaking so much," Martin said. Have a good day. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. John Hamilton: I don't know. Tom Bevel: I was hired-- either the-- the next day, or within two days at least-- of-- of the actual crime-- by the defense. All rights reserved. Multi-directional blood spatters or spatters of blood coming from different directions reflecting movement were discovered on the defendant's shoes, but not on the slacks he was wearing, Lane said. A system error has occurred. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison with or without the possibility of parole. We have set your language to Mrs. Hamilton worked as a physician's assistant at her husband's abortion facility. Detective Teresa Sterling: He was acting very upset. Is Lane Kiffin Married To Girlfriend Jennifer Dardano?Lane Kiffin, a well-known football, Is Melanie Martinez Alive Or Dead? According to another source, he will be released from prison on Valentines Day 2021. But suspicion began to point closer to home. her mother, Horton testified in the first- So I answered. But for John Hamilton, the fight wasn't over. John Hamilton had been imprisoned since 2001 on suspicion of murdering his wife. "I don't just snap," he said. Because Dr. John Hamilton was late. Just the week before Susan was murdered, this wanted poster had been left for Dr. Hamilton. Wes Lane: This had a lot of dots to connect. John Hamilton: I'm telling the truth now. He was talking on the phone. Oops, something didn't work. John Hamilton: It was a shock to everybody. Family members linked to this person will appear here. In 1987, John Hamilton married Susan, and his wife began working part-time at Johns clinic. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80157405/susan-hamilton. Hamilton, 53, was taken into custody just over an hour after he called 911, saying his wife was "hurt" and "bleeding all over the place." Teresa Sterling: I interviewed those people. Steve Jimerson: She was very strongly pro-choice, and-- and very outspoken about it, about the right of women. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Randy Scott: That would cause a suspicion for us to wonder why he's wanting to scrape his hands up. Tom Bevel, the blood spatter expert hired by Dr. John Hamilton, had wrapped up his questioning under defense attorneys. Even Susan's children were standing by their stepfather. John Hamilton, a prominent Oklahoma City gynecologist, has been in jail without bail since Feb. 14. Or maybe more likely, an anti-abortion zealot targeting the doctor and his wife? Aguirre said the defendant They said the police had focused on Hamilton too quickly, and not paid enough attention to the threats from antiabortion activists. (Oklahoma Department of Corrections) Dr. John Hamilton placed the initial 911 call after his wife was strangled and beaten to death in Oklahoma on Valentine's Day 2001. The medical examiner had determined that Susan had been strangled with two neckties, but her fatal injuries came from being bludgeoned with a blunt object, a murder weapon never found. home at 3056 Brush Creek Road. And we knew we had enough dots that if we get it to lay out in an understandable manner, we knew the jury would be hard pressed not to convict him. 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. Then came Valentine's Day 2001. link True Crime Videos And, Bradbury says, he didn't see any signs that the doctor had even attempted mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Of course, he didn't have the actual murder weapon to make a true comparison but he was able to leave the jury with a vivid impression: The doctor's shirt may have taken a kind of photograph in blood. Measurements of the imprint match those of the holes in the victim's skull, the district attorney said. Lane had questioned the other woman. Ross Gardner: Effectively, the inside and front of that shoe was in motion around this spatter event from Mrs. Hamilton that's radiating out. a good marriage, even though Nobody expected that to happen. At the end, I think she was calmer and she said, "I'm gonna think about it.". "She Lane looked for signs of spousal abuse in the past, but couldn't find anything substantive. "Susan never said that to me. And I was wrong. And we kissed. What made John show his dark side? 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. John Hamilton called his The couple had exotic vacations and a beautiful house, and after 14 years of marriage, friends and family say they were inseparable, and very much in love. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Maybe he ends up terminating that to save his marriage. Dennis Murphy: And they thought they were very clever 'cause they took you, in effect, off the market. Dennis Murphy: Had there been a fling? They were kind of a unit in that regards. Two weeks later he was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. So he hid his wife's jewelry before the 911 forces arrived, fully intending to get it out of the house sometime later.
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