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Manson Family Member Pleads for Release

Dying killer seeks mercy after almost 40 years behind bars

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 14, 2008 8:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – A member of Charles Manson's "family" of killers is asking for compassionate release after 37 years in jail, the Los Angeles Times reports. Susan Atkins, who stabbed Sharon Tate to death while the 8-months-pregnant actress begged for mercy—and then used her blood to... Read full story »

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