Former Charles Manson follower is recommended for parole
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A California state parole board recommended parole for Patricia Krenwinkel, a follower of the cult leader Charles Manson, on Friday for the second time. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The decision will have to be approved by the Board of Parole Hearings and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who denied Krenwinkel’s first parole recommendation. The governor’s review process can take up to 150 days.
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Main Idea: Patricia Krenwinkel, a former Charles Manson follower convicted in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, was recommended for parole for the second time.
Key Points:
- A California parole board voted in favor of parole, but the decision still needs approval from the state parole hearings board and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
- Newsom previously denied Krenwinkel’s first parole recommendation in 2022, and she had been denied parole 14 times before that.
- Krenwinkel, now 77, is serving a life sentence for her role in the killings of Sharon Tate, four others, and the LaBianca couple.
- She was 19 when she joined Manson’s group and later said she was abused, tried to leave, and was often under the influence of drugs.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Krenwinkel’s possible release could upset victims’ families and renew public concern about whether violent offenders are kept confined long enough.
Positive Impact
Newsom’s review gives voters a check on parole decisions, which can boost trust that public safety is weighed before release.
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