Caryl Whittier Chessman (May 27, 1921 – May 2, 1960) was a convicted robber, kidnapper, serial rapist, and writer who was sentenced to death for a series of crimes committed in January …

Caryl Whittier Chessman (May 27, 1921 in St. Joseph, Michigan, – May 2, 1960 at San Quentin Prison) was a convicted robber and rapist who gained fame as a death row inmate in …

Caryl Chessman (born May 27, 1921, St. Joseph, Michigan, U.S.—died May 2, 1960, San Quentin, California) was an American criminal whose writings during 12 years on death row …

Sep 28, 2024 · “Grinning, arrogant, sharp-witted — and alive — Chessman, committer of indescribable crimes, is a heavy reproach to the state’s conscience,” The Times argued, …

Jun 25, 2010 · Convicted in 1948 as “The Red Light Bandit,” Caryl Chessman would become an internationally known “Death Row” author and make the cover of Time Magazine. His appeal …

In August 2007, Chessman defeated Los Hell Brothers ally El Zorro to win the UWA World Light Heavyweight Championship. [14] The title win was a first round match of a tournament to …

Nov 12, 1999 · Chessman, 38, gasped seven or eight times, lost consciousness and was pronounced dead. A federal judge had tried to issue a stay so that more legal arguments could …

Sep 19, 2006 · Yes, Chessman was a bad guy, but on death row, it appears, he managed to renew his soul. In the process, he may have helped jump-start the 1960s, with many budding …

Not only was Chessman on trial for his life, but he was facing Judge Charles W. Fricke, who in the course of his career sentenced more people to death than any other judge in California history. …

Caryl Whittier Chessman (1921-1960) was convicted of robbery, automobile theft, and kidnapping with associated bodily harm. He received the death penalty under the “Little Lindbergh Law” of...