Criminals born on May 27

Take a focused look at the criminals born on May 27. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1921 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]