Chessman caryl biography for kids

American criminal and writer

Caryl Chessman
Chessman on November 25, 1953
Born	Carol Whittier Chessman (1921-05-27)May 27, 1921 St. Joseph, Michigan, U.S.
Died	May 2, 1960(1960-05-02) (aged 38) San Quentin State Prison, San Quentin, California, U.S.
Cause of death	Execution by gas chamber
Criminal status	Executed
Conviction(s)	Kidnapping for the purpose of robbery with infliction of bodily harm (3 counts) Kidnapping for the purpose of robbery Attempted rape Assault with a deadly weapon First degree robbery (8 counts) Attempted robbery Robbery Grand theft
Criminal penalty	Death
Date apprehended	January 23, 1948
Imprisoned at	San Quentin State Prison

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 1948 in the Los Angeles area.

Chessman was charged with 17 co