Three female followers were tried alongside Manson: (L-R) Leslie Van Houten, Susan Atkins and Patricia ... He fathered four children with his ex-wife during conjugal visits in prison.

Through a combination of prep and strong beat reporting, AP beat the competition to deliver the news of Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten’s release from prison after serving more than 50 years ...

The California Supreme Court has rejected a potential bid for freedom by Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s rejection of her parole in Dec. 2020. The ...