Tag: Leslie Van Houten
Gov. Newsom Won’t Contest Parole Of Manson Family Murderer Leslie Van Houten
In a statement on Friday, the office of Governor Gavin Newsom said that he would not be contesting the parole recommendation of convicted murderer and Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten, moving Van Houten the closest she has been to...
California Appeals Courts Approves Parole For Manson Family Murderer Leslie Van Houten
The California Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles ruled on Tuesday in a 2-1 decision that convicted murderer and Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten should be released due there being “no evidence” to support Governor Gavin Newsom’s...
Gov. Newsom Denies Parole For Manson Family Member Patricia Krenwinkel
Convicted murderer and Manson Family member Patricia Krenwinkel was denied parole by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend, marking the 15th time since first being incarcerated in the California prison system in 1971. Krenwinkel was arrested in 1969 at age...
Gov. Newsom Again Denies Parole for Manson Family Member Leslie Van Houten
Convicted murderer and Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten was denied parole by Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, saying that she is still an “unreasonable danger to society” if released. Press play to hear a narrated version of this story,...
California Supreme Court Rejects Parole Bid For Manson Family Murderer Leslie Van Houten
A petition by convicted murderer and Manson Family follower Leslie Van Houten challenging Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent refusal to parole her was denied by the California Supreme Court on Thursday. Van Houten was arrested at age 19 in 1969 for...
Manson Family Murderer Leslie Van Houten Recommended for Parole for Fifth Time
Convicted murderer and Manson Family follower Leslie Van Houten was recommended for parole for the fifth time since 2016 on Tuesday, bringing her case to Governor Gavin Newsom once again. Van Houten was arrested at age 19 in 1969 for...