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Linda Kasabian, Manson Family member and key trial witness, dies at 73

She gave crucial testimony against Charles Manson, the wild-eyed cult leader who directed a series of 1969 murders in Los Angeles.

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California legal battle over Charles Manson's estate worth up to $1M includes DNA tests, signature comparisons

Three people are fighting over cult leader Charles Manson's estate, including his pen pal, and two others who claim to be his biological son and grandson.

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California governor blocks Charles Manson follower's parole

Californiaโ€™s governor has blocked the parole of Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel, more than five decades after she scrawled โ€œHelter Skelterโ€ on a wall using the blood of one of their victims.

California governor blocks Charles Manson follower's parole

California's governor blocked the parole of Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel on Friday, more than five decades after she scrawled โ€œHelter Skelterโ€ on a wall using the blood of one of their victims. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Krenwinkel, now 74, is still too much of a public safety risk to be freed. "Ms. Krenwinkel fully accepted Mr. Mansonโ€™s racist, apocalyptical ideologies," Newsom said.

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Prosecutor: Judge reneged on promise in Polanski abuse case

A retired Los Angeles prosecutor has said a judge privately told lawyers he would renege on a promise and imprison Roman Polanski for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1977.

Parole denied for Manson follower for slayings in 1969

A California panel has denied parole for a follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted of slayings more than a half-century ago.

Parole denied for Manson follower for slayings in 1969

A California panel on Friday denied parole for a follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted of slayings more than a half-century ago. Bruce Davis was previously recommended for parole seven times, but those findings were rejected by three consecutive governors. "They said he lacks empathy," Michael Beckman, Davisโ€™ attorney, said after the hearing before two parole commissioners.

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Parole recommended for California follower of Charles Manson

A California parole panel recommended the release of Patricia Krenwinkel for the first time Thursday, more than five decades after she and other followers of cult leader Charles Manson terrorized the state and she wrote โ€œHelter Skelterโ€ on a wall using the blood of one of their victims. Krenwinkel, 74, was previously denied parole 14 times for the slayings of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and four other people in 1969. The parole recommendation will be reviewed by the state parole board's legal division before likely going to Gov. Gavin Newsom for a decision within five months.

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California governor rejects parole for Manson family member

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday blocked parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, reversing a panelโ€™s recommendation that she be freed after spending a half-century in prison.

Russia's war spurs corporate exodus, exposes business risks

Russiaโ€™s invasion of Ukraine has thrown business plans into disarray and forced a growing number of the worldโ€™s best known brands to pull out of a country thatโ€™s become a global outcast.

California high court won't hear Manson follower parole case

The California Supreme Court has denied a potential bid for freedom by Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten following Gov. Gavin Newsomโ€™s rejection of her parole.

California high court won't hear Manson follower parole case

The California Supreme Court has denied a potential bid for freedom by Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten following Gov. Gavin Newsom's rejection of her parole. The court on Wednesday refused to hear Van Houten's appeal of a lower court ruling last December that denied her petition for a review.

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Parole again recommended for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten

She and other followers fatally stabbed a husband and wife and smeared their blood on the walls.

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Parole again recommended for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten

She and other followers fatally stabbed a husband and wife and smeared their blood on the walls.

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Parole recommended for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten

A California parole panel on Tuesday recommended for the fifth time that Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten be freed from prison, decisions previously rejected by two governors. Van Houten, 72, is serving a life sentence for helping Manson and other cult members kill Los Angeles grocer Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, in August 1969. The slayings came the day after other Manson followers, but not Van Houten, killed pregnant actress Sharon Tate and four others.

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Former Cult Member Answers Cult Questions From Twitter

Dr. Janja Lalich, a sociologist who used to be in a cult, answers the internet's burning questions about cults. How did Charles Manson get a cult following? What's the best movie about cults? Why did everyone in the Heaven's Gate cult wear Nikes? How do people get brainwashed? Dr. Janja answers all these questions and much more!

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US jury convicts leader of neo-Nazi threat campaign

A federal jury in Seattle has convicted a leader of a neo-Nazi campaign to threaten journalists and Jewish activists in three states.

Home where Manson murders took place sells in California โ€“ after price reduction

It was put on the market by Zak Bagans, a paranormal investigator, who bought the home in 2019.

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Home where Manson murders took place sells in California โ€“ after price reduction

It was put on the market by Zak Bagans, a paranormal investigator, who bought the home in 2019.

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Howard Weitzman, lawyer for Jackson, Bieber, DeLorean, dies

Howard Weitzman, an attorney whose clients included Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, and auto maker John DeLorean, has died.

Tarantino has deal for 2 books on films, including 1 his own

The Oscar-winning director has a two-book deal with Harper, beginning with a novelization of โ€œOnce Upon a Time ... In Hollywoodโ€ was released in 2019 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio as an actor and Brad Pitt as his stunt double. โ€œIn the โ€˜70s movie novelizations were the first adult books I grew up reading," Tarantino said in a statement Tuesday. โ€œI see myself writing film books and starting to write theater, so Iโ€™ll still be creative. I just think Iโ€™ve given all I have to give to movies.โ€_____AP Film Writer Jake Coyle contributed to this report.

'Mindhunter': Your Guide to Atlanta Child Murders, BTK Strangler and Son of Sam in Season

While the Netflix series lets these killers expound on their heinous acts, Mindhunter doesnt always go into detail about each of the crimes. Atlanta Child MurdersWhat to Know: Between 1979 and 1981, more than 25 young victims -- most of whom were male, African-American and poor -- were killed in Atlanta, Georgia. Though he wasnt tried or convicted for any of the other cases, authorities believed many of the child murders were also connected to him. Like Son of Sam, he also wrote and left letters detailing his murders and in 2004, after the investigation into his murders went cold, Rader began communicating with the media. RELATED CONTENT:Charles Manson, Sharon Tate and the 1969 Murders: The Real Story Behind 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'Up and Vanished Co-Creators Talk New Podcast About Atlanta Child Murders (Exclusive)'Mindhunter' Star Says Wisdom Comes at a Price in Season 2 (Exclusive)

How CBS News covered the Manson murders

CBS News coverageCBS News correspondent Josh Darsa was at the scene to cover the murders. "Authorities would allow no one in an unofficial capacity inside the posh $200,000 home in the hills overlooking Los Angeles," Darsa reported. "There were signs of a struggle in the main house and also in the guest house in the rear," he said. Manson Family convictionsManson was the leader of the "Manson Family" cult. Three women were convicted along with Manson in the murders.

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Key figures in Manson case: Cult disciples, rich and famous

He testified at his 2014 parole hearing that he attacked Shea with a knife and held a gun on Hinman while Charles Manson cut Hinman's face with a sword. (Files via AP)LOS ANGELES (AP) It was 50 years ago this week that Charles Manson dispatched a group of disaffected young followers on a two-night killing rampage that terrorized Los Angeles. At trial, she testified she was "stoned on acid" and didn't know how many times she stabbed Tate as the actress begged for her life. Atkins, who became a born-again Christian in prison and denounced Manson, tearfully recounted that confrontation during a parole hearing years later. She held down Rosemary LaBianca with a pillowcase over her head as others stabbed LaBianca dozens of times.

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Charles Manson, Sharon Tate and the 1969 Murders: The Real Story Behind 'Once Upon a Time in

Believing that the war would start in the summer of 1969, Manson was in a rush to complete the album, which still wasnt finished by May. There were other victims in the Manson Family murders, including stuntman Donald Shorty Shea, who was killed weeks later, on Aug. 26, by Davis, Grogran and Manson. The Trial and AftermathAfter months of investigation, the Family members and Manson were eventually all arrested, tried and convicted of various crimes for their involvement in the murders. The other living convicted Family members, including Krenwinkel and Watson, are still incarcerated, serving out their life sentences. RELATED CONTENT:'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood': A Guide to the Real-Life Hollywood PlayersCharles Manson, Sharon Tate and the 1969 Murders: Films, Podcasts and Series You Should StreamSharon Tate's Sister Speaks Out Following Charles Manson's Death

Charles Manson, Sharon Tate and the 1969 Murders: Films, Podcasts and Series You Should Stream

For decades, Hollywood has attempted to tell the story of Charles Manson and Sharon Tate -- all to varying degrees of success. For those wanting to delve deeper into one of Hollywood's most notorious true crimes, ET has rounded up several notable films, podcasts and TV series to stream on the 50th anniversary of the tragedy. Where to Stream: Netflix; buy on Apple TVCharles Manson: The Final Words (2017)This documentary revisits the events of 1969 through Mansons perspective, using never-before-seen case files, photos and exclusive interviews with Manson from inside California State Prison. Filmmaker James Buddy Day was the last person he spoke to publicly on the record before Manson died on Nov. 19, 2017. While the film isnt as easy to stream, their conversations have been converted into an upcoming book, Hippie Cult Leader: The Last Words of Charles Manson, coming Aug. 8, 2019.

Huge Home Where Mansons Murdered Family Is Up for Sale

The Los Angeles estate where the Manson Family committed the heinous murder of the LaBianca family 50 years ago is on the market for $1.98 million. One night after followers of Charles Manson murdered actress Sharon Tate, her unborn baby and four others, Manson Family members made their way to the LaBianca home and tied up husband and wife Leno and Rosemary. Realtor Robert Giambalvo believes its time to forget the home's gruesome past and focus on what it offers today. He added that its peacefulness, serenity, privacy should be enough to be attractive to potential buyers. According to California law, owners are not required to disclose any deaths on the property if they occurred more than three years before the sale.

How Margot Robbie Transformed Into Sharon Tate

Actress Margot Robbie transforms into '60s style icon Sharon Tate for the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film, "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.Lauren Lepire is the owner of Timeless Vixen and helped create Robbie's vintage look for the anticipated movie. Sharon Tate was really about being an individual and being comfortable, Lepire said. Some of the iconic styles Tate donned that Robbie matches are a knit cotton dress with a turtleneck collar, an orange mini dress and go-go boots. Brad Pitt also stars in the film, and his threads are also an homage to the era. We wanted to go with handcrafted leather, a lot of brown tones, the '60s is more of a narrower collar, he said.

Charles Manson's Son Says He Wishes He'd Gotten to Know Him Before His Death

Michael Brunner, the biological son of Charles Manson, told The Los Angeles Times his father wasn't so bad. Ninety-five percent of [the] public looks at Charlie as a mass murdering dog and I dont think that is who he is, Brunner told the paper. You know, I really just dont think about him. He said right before Mansons death he emailed his dad and received a postcard from him that said, "Write on. Write, write, write on."

Sharon Tate Returns to Hollywood in New Quentin Tarantino Film 'Once Upon a Time in

Sharon Tate is returning to Hollywood. Born in 1943, the bright-eyed girl from Texas came to Hollywood with dreams of making it big. Manson charmed young newcomers to California and spread his dangerous ideas of a race war to his followers. One of Mansons followers, Susan Atkins, stabbed Tate 16 times as she begged for her and her sons lives. RELATED STORIESHilary Duff Shares Pic in Sharon Tate Role, as Manson Victim's Sister Blasts Film as 'Tasteless'Teen Allegedly Stabs Older Brother: 'I'd Rather Be in Jail Than 8 Hours in the Car With Him'Well-Known American Biologist Vanishes While Attending Conference in Crete

Parole recommendation for Manson follower draws outrage

A former Charles Manson follower convicted of murder is one step closer to freedom, as a California panel recommended parole Thursday for 66-year-old Leslie van Houten. She was the youngest member of the Manson family during its notorious 1969 killing spree. Carter Evans reports.

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