Justice and Caryl Chessman

Justice and Caryl Chessman

1960 · 45 min · Documentary

Caryl Chessman, labeled in the press as "The Red Light Bandit," initially pleaded guilty to multiple counts of robbery, kidnapping, and rape in 1948, confessions he later recanted claiming police coercion.

Directed by Ed Spiegel · Written by Jules Maitland

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