It is reported that in a fit of envy he murdered his talented nephew and apprentice—named Perdix by some and Talos by Apollodorus—who is said to have created both the first compass (the type used in drafting) and the first saw.

What crime did Daedalus commit?

The Myth Of Icarus & Daedalus

He was known for his skill as an architect, sculpture, and inventor, and he produced many famous works. Despite his self-confidence, Daedalus once committed a crime of envy against Talus, his nephew and apprentice.

Why did Daedalus murdered Talos?

Daedalus was so envious of his nephew's accomplishments that he murdered him by throwing him down from the Acropolis in Athens. Athena saved his nephew and turned him into a partridge.