Sharon Tate

Murderer’s release: Charles Manson ‘family’ member granted parole after 53 years

After spending nearly six decades behind bars, Leslie Van Houten, a member of the infamous Charles Manson “family” cult, has been granted parole. Van Houten was imprisoned in the United States for her role in the murder of a couple who operated a convenience store in Los Angeles. California Governor Gavin Newsom initially denied Van Houten’s parole in May but…