Criminals who died on May 2

Take a focused look at the criminals who passed away on May 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1960 Caryl Chessman

  Caryl Chessman was an American author and convicted criminal who gained worldwide attention for his long and controversial time on death row, during which he became an advocate for criminal justice reform and the abolition of capital punishment. [bio]