Caryl Chessman - The Red Light Bandit
May 6, 1996
30 min
Season 2 - Episode 6: Caryl Chessman - The Red Light Bandit
00:00 / 45:00
Overview
An habitual criminal from childhood, Caryl Chessman was also one of the cleverest of criminals. Condemned to death for repeated rapes, robberies, sexual perversion and kidnapping on 18th May 1948, he used his brilliant mind to learn enough law to carry on a crusade against execution for 12 years.
Episode Information
TV Show
Great Crimes and Trials
Season
Season 2
Episode Number
6
Air Date
May 6, 1996
Runtime
30 minutes