"I wasn't the one crying murder; for it is a weird thing to accuse the condemned man of murder."

Caryl Chessman (1921 - 1960)
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About Caryl Chessman

Caryl Chessman was an American criminal who gained notoriety for his high-profile criminal case and his advocacy against capital punishment. He was charged with multiple crimes, including robbery, kidnapping, and rape, and was sentenced to death in 1948. During his imprisonment, Chessman wrote several books, including his autobiography 'Cell 2455, Death Row,' which highlighted his experiences and perspectives on the justice system.

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