Paul Crump
Paul Crump (April 2, 1930 – October 11, 2002) spent 39 years in prison for his role in the armed robbery of a meatpacking plant in Chicago in 1953. Crump was sentenced to die in the electric chair and had 15 execution dates.
Crump gained international notoriety and eventually parole after writing a novel titled Burn, Killer, Burn. The book chronicled his experiences in prison and brought attention to the flaws in the justice system.
After serving 31 years in prison, Crump was finally granted parole in 1993.
Additional sources suggest that Crump’s case sparked conversations about capital punishment and the treatment of prisoners in the United States. His story has been covered by numerous publications and documentaries, and his advocacy for prison reform continues to inspire those working toward criminal justice reform.
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