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As the Death Penalty appeal continues in the case of 20-year-old Shawn Ford, a court has denied Ford's defense their request to unseal parts of the record and other court documents on Monday. The court did rule, however, that the attorneys and the office of the Ohio Public Defender can review all sealed documents related to the case; it's just the public that won't be able to review them. 

The ruling surrounds the Death Penalty case for Ford who was convicted in the brutal deaths of Jeffrey and Margaret Schobert, his then-girlfriend's parents. In the early morning hours of April 2, 2013, Ford and his accomplice, Jamal Vaughn, broke into the Schobert home in New Franklin. Ford attacked Jeffrey with a sledgehammer and then lured Margaret to the home via text message from Jeffrey Schobert's phone. Margaret was at the hospital visiting their daughter, Chelsea, who was recovering from an assault by Ford. Once Margaret got home, Ford then attacked her in the same manner. 

Ford was later convicted by a jury and then sentenced to death after the jury's recommendation. His execution was initially scheduled for December 29, 2015, but an appeal is automatic in any death penalty case. 

Due to the appeal process, Ford is likely not to be executed for years to come.