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crime2 years ago

"Former Manson Family Member Finally Freed After 5 Reversed Parole Decisions"

Leslie Van Houten, a former member of the Manson Family, has been released from prison after spending 53 years in custody for her involvement in the brutal murders of a married couple in 1969. Van Houten's parole was granted after being denied more than 20 times, and her release was upheld by an appeals court. She will spend the next year in a transitional living facility as she adjusts to life outside of prison. Van Houten's attorney stated that she is pleased her efforts at reforming herself in prison have been recognized, but the victims' relatives expressed frustration at her parole.

via NPR|
#california#crime#leslie-van-houten
crime2 years ago

"Unveiling the Enigma: Leslie Van Houten, Paroled Member of Charles Manson Cult"

Leslie Van Houten, a former member of Charles Manson's cult, has been granted parole after serving decades in prison for her involvement in the Manson Family murders. Van Houten, who was convicted of killing a pregnant Hollywood actress and six others in 1969, is the first person from the Manson Family to be released on parole. The decision was based on her demonstrated rehabilitation efforts and remorse.

via The Washington Post|
#charles-manson#crime#leslie-van-houten
crime2 years ago

"Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Released on Parole After 53 Years"

Leslie Van Houten, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson, has been released from a California prison after serving over 50 years for her involvement in the infamous 1969 murders of a Los Angeles couple. Van Houten, now 73, was granted parole after Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to appeal a court ruling. She will spend about a year in transitional housing before adjusting to a world vastly changed by technology. Van Houten, the youngest of Manson's followers, hopes to find employment and has earned degrees while in prison. Manson died in 2017, and other followers have been denied parole.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
#california#charles-manson#crime
politics2 years ago

Aretha Franklin's Will Controversy: Jury Verdict and Leslie Van Houten's Release

Former President Donald Trump's demands for loyalty in Iowa have caused friction with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, undermining his front-runner narrative for the Republican nomination. NATO remains lukewarm on the issue of Ukraine's potential membership, with no concrete invitation or pathway offered at the recent summit. Iowa Republicans have passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks, which is likely to impact the 2024 presidential race. Popular chat platform Discord is updating its child safety policies to address concerns raised in an NBC News investigation. Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been released on parole after spending over five decades in prison. A jury has ruled that a handwritten will found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid, adding to the dispute between her sons over her estate.

via NBC News|
#aretha-franklin#donald-trump#iowa
crime2 years ago

Unveiling the Manson 'Family': Exploring the Cult Leader's Victims and Key Players

Leslie Van Houten, a member of Charles Manson's cult, was released after spending over 50 years in prison for her involvement in the Tate-LaBianca murders. The Manson "family" carried out a series of brutal killings in 1969, targeting Hollywood figures and others. Van Houten was the only one to be released, while others remain behind bars or have died. Manson, the cult leader, orchestrated the murders in an attempt to incite a race war. The victims included actress Sharon Tate, hairstylist Jay Sebring, coffee heiress Abigail Folger, aspiring screenwriter Wojciech Frykowski, and others. The Manson case remains a haunting chapter in American history.

via ABC News|
#charles-manson#crime#cult-killings
crime2 years ago

"Release of Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Sparks Emotional Reactions"

Leslie Van Houten, a former member of the Manson family, has been released from prison after serving over five decades for her role in the 1969 murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. Despite previous parole denials, a California appeals court overruled Governor Gavin Newsom's decision and granted Van Houten parole. The release has been met with mixed reactions, with the nephew of one of the victims expressing disappointment and pain. Van Houten's attorneys and supporters argue that she has been rehabilitated during her time in prison. However, families of the victims remain opposed to her release and fear that other Manson family members could also be freed.

via Los Angeles Times|
#crime#leslie-van-houten#manson-family
crime2 years ago

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

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of Charles Manson, has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years for her involvement in the infamous 1969 murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. Despite previous rejections by Governor Gavin Newsom, a state appeals court ruled in May that Van Houten should be released due to her rehabilitative efforts and remorse. She will spend about a year in a halfway house to learn basic life skills before fully reintegrating into society. The release has sparked mixed reactions from the victims' families, who express heartbreak and a sense of loss.

via NBC Southern California|
#california#charles-manson#crime
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.

via CNN|
#california-prison#convicted-murderer#crime
crime2 years ago

"Charles Manson Accomplice Leslie Van Houten Freed After Prison Release"

Leslie Van Houten, a former Charles Manson follower, has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years. Van Houten, now 73, was released to parole supervision and will spend time in transitional housing. She plans to adjust to the modern world and hopes to find employment. Van Houten's release comes after California Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to block her parole request. She was serving a life sentence for her involvement in the 1969 murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.

via Entertainment Tonight|
#charles-manson#crime#leslie-van-houten
crime2 years ago

"Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Freed After 50 Years for Grisly Killings"

Leslie Van Houten, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson, has been released from prison after serving over 50 years for her involvement in the 1969 murders of a Los Angeles couple. Van Houten, now 73, was granted parole after multiple recommendations and a court ruling. She will spend about a year at a halfway house before adjusting to a world vastly changed by technology. Van Houten hopes to find employment and has earned degrees in counseling while in prison. Her release has caused heartbreak for the victims' families, who continue to feel the impact of the Manson cult's brutal killings.

via KRON4|
#california#charles-manson#crime
crime2 years ago

"Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Released on Parole After 53 Years"

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of cult leader Charles Manson, has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years for her involvement in two infamous murders. Van Houten, now 73 years old, was granted parole after Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to fight a state appeals court ruling. She participated in the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, and will spend about a year at a halfway house before adjusting to a world changed by technology. Van Houten hopes to find a job and has earned degrees in counseling while in prison.

via CBS News|
#california#charles-manson#crime
crime2 years ago

"Infamous Manson Family Killer Leslie Van Houten Granted Parole"

Leslie Van Houten, a former follower of Charles Manson, has been released on parole after spending over five decades in prison for her involvement in two killings. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who had previously blocked her parole, decided not to challenge her release in the state Supreme Court. Van Houten was originally sentenced to death but had her conviction and sentence reversed on appeal. Manson and his cult members committed a series of murders in 1969, including the infamous killing of actress Sharon Tate.

via NBC News|
#california#charles-manson#crime
crime2 years ago

"Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Released on Parole After 53 Years"

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of Charles Manson, has been released from a California prison after serving over 50 years of a life sentence for her involvement in two notorious murders. Van Houten, who was originally sentenced to death but later had her sentence commuted to life in prison, participated in the killings of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in 1969. After multiple parole recommendations, her release was initially blocked by Governor Gavin Newsom, but a state appeals court ruled in her favor. Van Houten, now in her 70s, will spend about a year in transitional housing and hopes to find employment.

via WDSU New Orleans|
#california#charles-manson#crime
crime2 years ago

"Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Freed After Prison Release"

Leslie Van Houten, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson, has been released from a California prison after serving over 50 years for her involvement in the brutal killings of a Los Angeles couple in 1969. Van Houten, now 73, was granted parole after multiple recommendations and a successful appeal. She will spend about a year in transitional housing before adjusting to a world vastly changed by technology. Van Houten, who earned degrees while in prison, hopes to find employment and rebuild her life. The release has caused heartbreak for the victims' families, who still feel the impact of the Manson cult's crimes.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|
#charles-manson#crime#cult
crime2 years ago

"Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Freed After Prison Release"

Leslie Van Houten, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson, has been released from a California prison after serving over 50 years for her involvement in the 1969 murders of a Los Angeles couple. Van Houten, now 73, was granted parole after a state appeals court ruling, which Governor Gavin Newsom chose not to appeal. She is the first Manson follower involved in the killings to be released. Van Houten will spend about a year in transitional housing and hopes to find a job. The release has caused heartbreak for the victims' families, who still feel the impact of the Manson cult's brutal crimes.

via WLWT Cincinnati|
#california#charles-manson#crime