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In 1929, a car in which he and his mother were riding was involved in a collision at a busy Los Angeles intersection. In addition to a fractured skull, Mrs. Chessman had two crushed vertebrae and she was permanently paralyzed from the waist down. Caryl, who had been Sitting in the auto's back seat, appeared to be uninjured until X-rays revealed that he had broken both his nose and his jaw. The resultant drain on the family finances forced the boy's father to give up the Pasadena house and rent an apart ment in one of Glendale's poorer sections. After two years of living from hand to mouth, Mr. Chessman finally gave up and put his family on the relief rolls. In 1936, Caryl caught diphtheria and was sent to the county hospital from which he was finally released with a recommendation that he spend the next six months in bed.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the notorious Caryl Chessman case, a landmark legal battle that captivated the American public and ignited fierce debate about capital punishment. In 1948, Chessman was convicted of kidnapping and robbery and sentenced to death. The ensuing twelve years witnessed an unprecedented flurry of legal appeals and public outcry, transforming Chessman into a symbol of the fight against the death penalty. Through meticulous research and access to extensive trial records, the author meticulously reconstructs the events leading to Chessman's arrest and subsequent trial. Witness testimonies, police reports, and even personal interviews with key figures paint a vivid picture of the crimes and the ensuing investigation. This book transcends the specifics of the Chessman case, raising profound questions about the efficacy and morality of capital punishment. By presenting the evidence with meticulous detail and unwavering objectivity, the author invites readers to engage in a critical examination of the justice system and grapple with the complex issues surrounding the ultimate penalty. Ultimately, this book serves as a powerful testament to the enduring impact of the Chessman case, challenging readers to confront their own beliefs about justice and the value of human life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259408437_0
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