Patricia Krenwinkel, former Manson follower, granted parole for third time
Summary
Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of Charles Manson, was granted parole for the third time after nearly 60 years in prison for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders. California Governor Gavin Newsom has previously reversed two parole decisions, but Krenwinkel’s lawyers are urging him to allow this latest parole approval to stand.Key Facts
- Patricia Krenwinkel was convicted in 1971 for her involvement in the Tate-LaBianca murders, which killed Sharon Tate and others in 1969.
- She has spent nearly six decades in prison, longer than any other woman in California.
- This is the third time Krenwinkel’s parole has been approved by the California parole board.
- Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed her previous parole approvals, citing concerns about her insight into the crime and public safety.
- Krenwinkel was 19 when she joined Charles Manson’s group and was considered psychologically abused by him.
- She has a clean prison record, completed therapy, earned a college degree, and trained service dogs while incarcerated.
- Victims’ families, including Sharon Tate’s sister, oppose her parole.
- The parole debate highlights concerns about elderly people serving long prison sentences in the U.S.
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