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crime4 months ago

Lyle Menendez Denied Parole, Remains in Prison

Lyle Menendez's parole bid was denied after a lengthy hearing where he was questioned about his past crimes, credibility, and prison conduct. The hearing was marred by the accidental release of audio from his brother Erik's parole hearing, leading to family and legal disputes. Despite showing remorse and engaging in rehabilitation efforts, the parole board cited his antisocial traits, deception, and rule violations as reasons for the denial, with both brothers remaining in prison for now.

crime4 months ago

Lyle Menendez Denied Parole Amid Ongoing Evaluation

Lyle Menendez was denied parole a day after his brother Erik's bid was rejected, as both brothers remain incarcerated for the 1989 murders of their parents, with their cases continuing to attract public and media attention due to their claims of abuse and the complex legal proceedings. California's governor will decide on Lyle's potential release, while Erik's parole was denied due to concerns about his behavior in prison.

crime1 year ago

"Convicted Killer Paul Flores Attacked Again in California Prison"

Paul Flores, the convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart, was stabbed at a California prison for the second time in a year. The attack, which occurred in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison, is being investigated as an attempted homicide. Flores, who is serving a 25 years to life sentence for Smart's murder, was transported to a medical facility and later returned to the prison in fair condition. The inmate suspected in the assault has been placed in restricted housing, and two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered.

crime2 years ago

Leslie Van Houten, Manson Family Member, Released from California Prison

Leslie Van Houten, a former member of the Manson family and convicted murderer, has been released from a California prison and placed under parole supervision. Van Houten, who was serving concurrent sentences for her role in the killings of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, will have a three-year maximum parole term with a parole discharge review after one year. California Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced that it would not challenge the court's ruling that opened the possibility of parole for Van Houten. Following 53 years in custody, Van Houten will participate in a transitional housing program to help her reintegrate into society.

crime2 years ago

"Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Freed After 53-Year Prison Sentence"

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of Charles Manson, has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years for her role in two infamous murders. Van Houten was convicted for her involvement in the killings of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in 1969. Despite being recommended for parole five times since 2016, previous governors denied her release. However, a state appeals court ruling cleared the way for her release, which was not contested by Governor Gavin Newsom. The LaBianca family expressed disappointment over her release, as they continue to mourn the loss of their loved ones. Charles Manson died in prison in 2017.

crime2 years ago

"Charles Manson Cult Follower Leslie Van Houten Freed from California Prison"

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of cult leader Charles Manson, has been released from a California prison after serving over 50 years for her involvement in two infamous murders. Van Houten, who was found suitable for parole in 2020 but had her release blocked by Governor Gavin Newsom, was granted parole following a state appeals court ruling. She will spend about a year in transitional housing before fully reintegrating into society. Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for her role in the 1969 killings of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. Manson died in prison in 2017.

crime2 years ago

LA Rapper MoneySign Suede Dies in Prison Stabbing at Age 22.

Rapper MoneySign Suede, whose real name is Jaime Brugada Valdez, was fatally stabbed in a California prison at the age of 22. He was found unresponsive in another area of the housing unit "with injuries consistent with a homicide." Valdez was serving a two-year, eight-month sentence for possession/owning firearm by felon or addict as a second-striker and a one-year, four-month sentence for possession/owning firearm with conviction of a violent felony. His death is under investigation. Valdez signed with Atlantic Records in 2021 and had more than 230,000 followers on Instagram and monthly listeners on Spotify.

crime2 years ago

Rapper MoneySign Suede Fatally Stabbed in California Prison

Rapper MoneySign Suede, whose real name was Jaime Brugada Valdez, was fatally stabbed in the neck in a shower at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California. He was found unresponsive in another area of the housing unit and pronounced dead at 10 p.m. Valdez was serving a 32-month sentence for two gun-related convictions. The motive for the stabbing remains unknown.

crime2 years ago

Rapper MoneySign Suede Dies in California Prison Stabbing.

Los Angeles rapper MoneySign Suede, signed to Atlantic Records, has died after being reportedly stabbed in a shower at a California prison where he was serving a sentence for being a convicted felon in possession of a gun. The 22-year-old was found in the shower area of the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad and despite life-saving efforts, he died at a prison medical facility. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

crime2 years ago

Rapper MoneySign Suede killed in California prison stabbing at 22.

Rapper MoneySign Suede, whose real name was Jaime Brugada Valdez, has died after being stabbed in a shower at a California prison. The 22-year-old artist was found in the shower area of the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad and died at a prison medical facility despite life-saving efforts. His death is being investigated as a homicide. Valdez was signed to Atlantic Records in 2021 and had released his most recent album "Parkside Baby" last September. He was serving a sentence of two years and eight months on two charges of being a convicted felon in possession of a gun.