NewsCalifornia News

Actions

Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten.

Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
Posted
and last updated

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten.

This marks the fourth time a Governor has blocked her release.

Newsom said in his Friday decision that she still poses a danger if released.

Van Houten is serving a life sentence for helping Manson and others kill a Los Angeles couple in 1969.

She was 19-years-old at the time.

Van Houten's attorney said they will appeal.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Tuesday

09/16/2025

Clear

-° / 70°

0%

Wednesday

09/17/2025

Cloudy

97° / 74°

15%

Thursday

09/18/2025

Partly Cloudy

83° / 68°

22%

Friday

09/19/2025

Clear

86° / 69°

7%

Saturday

09/20/2025

Clear

89° / 69°

3%

Sunday

09/21/2025

Mostly Clear

90° / 70°

2%

Monday

09/22/2025

Mostly Clear

92° / 72°

24%

Tuesday

09/23/2025

Clear

90° / 69°

10%