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The ‘Death Row Chaplain’ Who Played Chess With Charles Manson

Grim Reaper

Earl Smith on praying—and playing—with men sentenced to die in San Quentin.

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Published May 19 2015 5:15AM EDT

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Katie Zavadski

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