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Death Row memoir by Caryl Chessman opens in prison
The piece previews the autobiography Cell 2455 Death Row detailing Chessman six year crime career and his upcoming San Quentin execution. It follows his brutal path from boyhood crime to gang leadership, hijackings, and a dramatic capture after a police chase. Chessman recounts escapes and loyalties, ending with his capture and transfer to the death row cellblock.
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