Parole approved for Charles Manson cult member Leslie Van Houten

Associated Press ^ | April 14 2016 | Associated Press

[CorporateStepsister]

CHINO, Calif. -- A California panel recommended parole Thursday for former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten more than four decades after she went to prison for the notorious killings of a wealthy grocer and his wife.

The decision will now undergo administrative review by the Board of Parole Hearings. If upheld it goes to Gov. Jerry Brown, who has the final word on whether the now-66-year-old Van Houten is released from the California Institution for Women in Chino.

Brown previously blocked the parole of former Manson follower Bruce Davis, citing the gravity of his offenses and his refusal to fully accept responsibility for his role in the murders of a stunt man and a musician.

Van Houten was "numb" after the parole board decision was made at the California Institution for Women, said her attorney Rich Pfeiffer.

Van Houten, a one-time homecoming princess, participated in the killings of Leno La Bianca and his wife Rosemary a day after other so-called "Manson family" members murdered pregnant actress Sharon Tate and four others in 1969.

[pieceofthepuzzle]

Wow! You could write an interesting book.

[rhoda_penmark]

I have often thought how pleased Manson must be that Helter Skelter was finally achieved.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

Wow, seems like Democrats have found their ideal POTUS candidate. Presidential nominee Van Houten

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

Yep, just what I was going to say. I remember that like it was yesterday, just absolute pure evil. This is exactly why the death penalty should have been enforced, because here she is getting paroled.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

They probably will no kidding, I heard she has several degrees. “Students, here is your new Professor - A manson girl”

[Prov1322]

Wow! You could write an interesting book.

Second that!

[ronniesgal]

yeah, marge’s maiden name is Bouvier. Matt Groner is a funny guy.