Van Houten is still minimizing her responsibility and Manson’s “violent and controlling actions,” he said, and she continues to lack insight into her reasons for participating. And she acknowledges that.” Van Houten has described a troubled childhood that led her to use drugs and hang around with outcasts. Brown rejected parole for Van Houten in 2017 because he said she still blamed the cult leader too much for the murders. Van Houten’s case was overturned on appeal and she was later convicted and sentenced to seven years to life in prison. Even though Van Houten didn’t take part in her sister’s murder, Tate said she didn’t deserve release under any circumstances.

Source: thestar June 03, 2019 23:14 UTC