California Governor Blocks Release of Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten
Gov. Gavin Newsom reversed a decision by the state parole board granting her release after about 50 years in prison.
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| Leslie Van Houten, right, in 1971 with Patricia Krenwinkel, left, and Susan Atkins, all of whom were convicted in Manson family murders. Ms. Van Houten’s release from prison has been overridden for the fourth time by a California governor. Credit...Pool photo by Associated Press |
