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California Governor Denies Parole for Manson Family Member

10/16/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom denied parole for Patricia Krenwinkel for the second time, citing ongoing danger.
Krenwinkel, 77, a member of the Manson Family, was involved in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.
Newsom said rehabilitation and a clean disciplinary record do not outweigh risk.
Krenwinkel's attorney criticized the decision as politically motivated.
Leslie Van Houten was released in 2023, while other Manson family members remain incarcerated.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom denied parole for Patricia Krenwinkel for the second time, citing ongoing danger.
Krenwinkel, 77, a member of the Manson Family, was involved in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.
Newsom said rehabilitation and a clean disciplinary record do not outweigh risk.
Krenwinkel's attorney criticized the decision as politically motivated.
Leslie Van Houten was released in 2023, while other Manson family members remain incarcerated.