Keypoints Summary – Manson Follower’s Parole Stuns Nation
- Patricia Krenwinkel, Charles Manson’s longest-serving follower, recommended for parole
- Krenwinkel brutally murdered seven people, including pregnant Sharon Tate
- California parole board says she’s no longer a threat at age 77
- Victims’ families say release would be “an insult to the dead”
- Final parole decision now goes to Governor Gavin Newsom
- Krenwinkel has already been denied parole 16 times
- In 2022, Newsom rejected her release due to continued danger
Charles Manson Follower Patricia Krenwinkel SHOCKINGLY Recommended for Parole
Is this really happening?! Patricia Krenwinkel — one of the most notorious killers in American history and a loyal disciple of Charles Manson — has just been recommended for parole by a California state parole board.
Yes, that Patricia Krenwinkel — the same woman who stabbed coffee heiress Abigail Folger 28 times, helped butcher Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, and wrote “Death to Pigs” in blood on a wall. She’s now 77 years old, and after 54 years in prison, a board of officials believes she’s no longer a threat to society.
The decision has outraged victims’ families, shocked the public, and reignited a fierce debate over justice, forgiveness, and whether some crimes are simply too evil to ever be forgiven.
Who Is Patricia Krenwinkel?
Patricia Krenwinkel wasn’t just a follower of Charles Manson — she was one of his deadliest soldiers. In August 1969, she took part in the infamous two-night murder spree that ended the lives of seven innocent people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate, celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring, and grocery store owners Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.
Krenwinkel didn’t just follow orders. She testified to personally stabbing Abigail Folger nearly 30 times, helping kill the LaBiancas, and smearing blood on walls to leave chilling, hateful messages.
She was convicted of seven counts of first-degree murder in 1971 and originally sentenced to death. That sentence was later changed to life in prison with the possibility of parole after California temporarily outlawed the death penalty.
Why Is She Being Considered for Release Now?
So why now — after decades behind bars and 16 previous parole denials — has Krenwinkel suddenly been recommended for release?
According to the parole board, Krenwinkel now poses a low risk of reoffending. During her latest hearing on May 30, Commissioner Gilbert Infante said:
“This decision does not minimize or forgive the criminal conduct or the loss your victims and their families have suffered. But when we look at your growth, you have made strides.”
The board cited her age, long-term prison behavior, and evidence of rehabilitation. They claim she no longer shares Manson’s radical ideology and has spent decades trying to understand the devastation she caused.
What Happens Next?
Krenwinkel’s parole recommendation is not final — not yet. It must now be reviewed by the Board of Parole Hearings and then sent to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has up to 150 days to approve or block the release.
This won’t be the first time Newsom’s office has weighed in. In 2022, he rejected a similar recommendation, stating:
“Ms. Krenwinkel was not only a victim of Mr. Manson’s abuse. She was also a significant contributor to the violence and tragedy that became the Manson Family’s legacy.”
Will he block her release again? The entire country is watching.
Victims’ Families Outraged: “She Is a Cold-Blooded Killer”
Jay Sebring’s nephew, Anthony DiMaria, didn’t hold back during the parole hearing:
“Patricia Krenwinkel is not a follower, nor is she a victim. She is a cold-blooded killer of eight people — including Sharon Tate’s unborn son.”
His words were chilling and direct:
“Charles Manson didn’t write Helter Skelter in blood. Patricia Krenwinkel did. She is the author of the blood-smeared messages that terrified the world.”
DiMaria urged the board to remember the victims, whose voices have been silenced forever.
“Parole Patricia Krenwinkel once her victims are paroled from their graves.”
A Killer’s Past That Haunts a Nation
The murders committed by the Manson Family in 1969 didn’t just take lives — they shattered American innocence. The sheer brutality, the celebrity victims, and the bizarre motives fueled by Manson’s twisted ideology still haunt true crime enthusiasts, law enforcement, and the nation.
Krenwinkel’s name is forever linked to the darkest corners of American history, and many believe that her release would be a slap in the face to justice.
Her Lawyer Says She Deserves a Second Chance
Krenwinkel’s attorney, Keith Wattley, insists that his client has changed. He argues that she has fully accepted responsibility, shown remorse, and been a model prisoner for decades.
“She has worked to better herself and help others. It’s time.”
But can you ever truly rehabilitate someone who participated in such gruesome acts?
Should Justice Ever Expire?
That’s the core of the debate now raging across newsrooms and social media:
- Can a person who took part in ritualistic, sadistic murders ever be trusted outside prison walls?
- Does age erase violence?
- Should anyone involved in the Tate-LaBianca killings ever walk free?
Millions are asking: Is forgiveness possible for the unforgivable?
Public Reaction: Outrage, Confusion, and Fear
Online reactions have been swift and emotional:
- “I’m sick to my stomach. This woman helped butcher a pregnant woman.”
- “She should have died in prison. Period.”
- “The justice system has officially lost its mind.”
- “How can you tell victims’ families that her ‘risk is low’?”
- “So we just let murderers go now?”
For many, this isn’t just about Krenwinkel. It’s about what kind of justice system we have — and what kind of message it sends.
Can a Manson Follower Ever Be Free?
Patricia Krenwinkel looks like a fragile 77-year-old woman now, but her past soaked in blood — literally.
She helped commit some of the most gruesome murders in American history. She wielded the knife. And she wrote the messages. She followed Manson, yes — but she also acted with brutal intent.
Now, the fate of her freedom lies with Governor Gavin Newsom. And the country waits, stunned, to see what happens next.
Because if Patricia Krenwinkel walks free… what comes after that?
