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Manson follower released from California prison

Leslie Van Houten, once part of the Manson family that carried out Charles Manson's orders in a killing spree that terrorised Los Angeles in 1969, has been released from prison on parole after 53 years, her lawyer said.
World • 12 Jul 23

Charles Manson follower should get parole, court rules

A California appeals court has said that Leslie Van Houten, who participated in two killings alongside cult leader Charles Manson in 1969, should be released from prison on parole.
US • 30 May 23

Charles Manson: A cult leader and his followers

Charles Manson, dubbed father of the world's worst family, has died aged 83.
Charles Manson • 20 Nov 17

US 1960s cult killer Charles Manson dies at 83

Charles Manson, the cult leader who led a savage killing spree in the United States in the late 1960s, has died aged 83, California prison officials said.
World • 20 Nov 17

Man who prosecuted Charles Manson dies

Vincent Bugliosi, who prosecuted cult leader Charles Manson and members of his so-called "family" for seven murders, then turned to writing books that took on everyone from George W Bush to God, has died aged 80.
News • 09 Jun 15

Mass-murderer Manson granted marriage licence

Mass-murderer Charles Manson has been granted a marriage licence, and would be allowed to wed in prison, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has said.
News • 17 Nov 14

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