Patricia Krenwinkel, Manson follower, granted parole for third time

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 01:36 · Archive

Patricia Krenwinkel, a former Charles Manson follower imprisoned for the Tate-LaBianca murders, has been granted parole for the third time after nearly six decades in prison.

Patricia Krenwinkel, 78, has been granted parole for the third time after nearly six decades in prison. She was convicted for her involvement in the Tate-LaBianca murders in Los Angeles. The parole board approved her release at her 18th suitability hearing on Tuesday.

However, California governor Gavin Newsom has overturned both of Krenwinkel's previous two parole grants and denied her freedom. It is unclear whether he will reverse this latest decision. Krenwinkel's attorneys are now preparing their next steps.

How it is being reported

• Manson killer Patricia Krenwinkel granted parole again after nearly 6 decades behind barsKrenwinkel, 78, was preliminarily granted parole Tuesday at her 18th subsequent suitability hearing.New York Post · 8 Oct, 01:27
• Patricia Krenwinkel, former Manson follower, granted parole for third timeThe 78-year-old has spent nearly six decades in prison and California governor has overturned last two parole grants Patricia Krenwinkel, a former Charles Manson follower, was granted parole on Tuesday after nearly six decades in prison for her role in the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in Los Angeles. This is the third time that Krenwinkel, 78, has been approved for release by California’s board of parole hearings. After both of her last two parole grants, Gavin Newsom, California’s governor, reversed the parole board’s decisions and denied her freedom , and Krenwinkel’s attorneys are now…Guardian World · 8 Oct, 00:37

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