Manson killer Patricia Krenwinkel granted parole again after nearly 6 decades behind bars

Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of Charles Manson, was granted parole for the third time by a California parole board on October 6, 2026. Krenwinkel, 78, has served nearly 60 years for her participation in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders. While the parole board has repeatedly recommended her release based on her age, rehabilitation record, and low-risk assessments, Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed the board's two previous grants in 2022 and 2025. The current decision faces a 120-day review period followed by a 30-day window for the Governor to either allow the release or veto it.

Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of Charles Manson, was granted parole for the third time by a California parole board on October 6, 2026. Krenwinkel, 78, has served nearly 60 years for her participation in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders. While the parole board has repeatedly recommended her release based on her age, rehabilitation record, and low-risk assessments, Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed the board's two previous grants in 2022 and 2025. The current decision faces a 120-day review period followed by a 30-day window for the Governor to either allow the release or veto it.