Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel recommended for parole a third time; Newsom holds final say

Patricia Krenwinkel, the Charles Manson follower serving a life sentence for the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, has been recommended for parole for the third time. The preliminary decision must undergo a state parole board review before California Gov. Gavin Newsom can decide whether to allow her release.

Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel recommended for parole a third time; Newsom holds final say

TL;DR

  • Patricia Krenwinkel, a follower of Charles Manson, has been recommended for parole.
  • This is the third time she has received a parole recommendation.
  • Krenwinkel is serving a life sentence for the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.
  • The decision is preliminary and must be reviewed by a state parole board.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom will make the final decision on her release.