VACAVILLE, Sept. 25 — Mass killer Charles Manson was drenched with paint thinner and set afire today by a fellow inmate who told guards Manson had threatened him because of his religious beliefs, authorities said. Manson, serving a life sentence […]
Ex-follower of Manson Sentenced
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10 — A former follower of mass murderer Charles Manson was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for robbing the same suburban bank twice for a total of more than $13,000. Kenneth Como, who pleaded guilty […]
Polanski to Film Story of Wife’s Slaying by Manson
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 — Filmmaker Roman Polanski is planning a movie on the notorious Manson family murder of his wife Sharon Tate, a newspaper reported recently. Polanski will make the film in Italy next year, after completing his autobiography, […]
Former Manson Associate Charged in 2 Robberies
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 — A one-time associate of convicted mass murderer Charles Manson has been charged with twice robbing a Glendora bank. Kenneth D. Como, 43, pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he robbed the Pomona Federal […]
Watson, Davis Work Together
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Jan. 13 — The district attorney who helped prosecute the Manson Family for the Tate-LaBianca murders said today that Charles “Tex” Watson is working in a prison chapel with another former leader of the cult. Deputy District […]
Watson a ‘Walking Time Bomb’
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Jan. 13 – Charles “Tex” Watson, the Charles Manson disciple who led followers in the Tate-LaBianca bloodbath, 14 years ago, is a ”walking time bomb” who is still a menace to society, psychiatrists say. Watson, a born-again […]
Keep Manson Disciple Jailed, Group Demands
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Jan. 13 — Members of a group opposed to the release of one-time Charles Manson follower Charles “Tex” Watson gathered outside a prison Wednesday to let a parole board know how they feel. “He forfeited his right […]
Ex-Manson Friend Denied Parole
FRONTERA, Dec. 18 — Former Charles Manson follower Susan Atkins was called a risk to society, accused of showing poor judgment in marriage and denied parole a fifth time for the 1969 cult murders of actress Sharon Tate and seven […]
Manson Family Killer Stabbed Hubby?
CHINO, Calif., Dec. 16 — The man who married Manson family killer Susan Atkins and said he would “spend millions” to get her out of jail now claims the woman stabbed him in a jealous rage during a prison visit. […]
Manson Figure May Have Knifed Mate
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16 — The Texan who married Manson family killer Susan Atkins says his wife stabbed him during a prison visit because she was jealous of attention he was giving one of her murder partners, a prosecutor said […]
Manson Rambles on Past, Future
VACAVILLE, Dec. 11 — “I am all life that has ever lived, I am the chain as we all are, when we wake up to the Universal Order.” The speaker: Charles Manson. He made the comments after being brought handcuffed […]
Manson: Warthan is on His Own
VACAVILLE, Dec. 10 — Charles Manson, mentor and friend of Perry “Red” Warthan, says the accused Oroville killer will have to face the charges without any support from him. “I’m not going to write him. I’m not going to be […]
Manson Denied Parole for 5th Time
VACAVILLE, Calif., Dec. 2 — Mass murderer Charles Manson, imprisoned for masterminding the grisly murders of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and six others, Wednesday again was denied parole at a hearing in which he was described as a “walking advertisement […]
Judge Rules Producer’s Killer Insane
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 – The confessed killer of Hollywood producer and acting coach Laurence Merrick was found not guilty of Merrick’s murder Thursday by reason of insanity, and ordered committed to a state mental hospital, potentially for the rest […]
Manson Faces Felony Drug Charges
VACAVILLE, Nov. 13 — Convicted mass murderer Charles Manson faces felony drug possession charges stemming from a cache of marijuana found in his cell, but prison officials ruled out filing escape charges against him in connection with a recent incident. […]
Manson Plot to Escape Thwarted?
VACAVILLE, Nov. 2 — Mass slayer Charles Manson was lodged in a maximum security cell Monday after state prison guards discovered a hacksaw blade and other contraband that may link him to an escape attempt, authorities said. One of the […]
Is Manson a New Man?
VACAVILLE, Nov. 1 – Charles Manson, the convicted mass murderer who many have called the monster of the century, is now quietly changing his image in a dramatic step towards parole. Although it’s a chilling thought to most, he’s been […]
Manson Follower is Denied Parole
SOLEDAD, Calif., Sept. 19 — A follower of convicted mass murderer Charles Manson was denied parole after showing signs of hostility toward society in a psychiatric evaluation, prison officials say. Bobby Beausoleil, 34, is serving a life sentence at the […]
Kasabian Pleads No Contest
NASHUA, NH, Sept. 14 – Linda Christian, also known as Linda Kasabian, 33, of 93 Chandler St. pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and was fined a total of $83.
Linda Pleads No Contest
HUDSON, NH, Aug. 23 – Linda Christian, also known as Linda Kasabian, 33, of 93 Chandler St. pleaded no contest to driving after suspension of her license and was sentenced to 30 days in the House of Correction, suspended. She […]
