Charles Manson Gal Could Get Laguna Beach Wish
The Los Angeles Times reported today that Susan Atkins, the former follower of Charles Manson and the convicted killer of actress Sharon Tate in 1969, could be released from a California prison after 37 years.
I profiled Atkins in 2002 after a prison interview because she stated then her hopes to live in the Laguna Beach area of coastal Orange County with her husband. That article can be found here.
According to the Times story, prison officials and her legendary prosecutor, Vincent Bugliosi, have already approved of her release, citing a terminal illness that is expected to take its toll within six months.
The 59-year-old, who has been featured in numerous documentaries and television movies, is represented by Irvine attorney Eric Lampel. "This is just amazing news," Lampel told the Weekly this morning. "We've been waiting for this for years."
No female prisoner in California has served a longer sentence than Atkins, who long ago renounced Manson in exchange for Christianity. Reports of her conduct in prison over the decades depict a calm, caring woman who loves the Bible and creating art. During numerous past parole hearings, however, relatives of the murder victims of the 1969 killing spree say it's their wish that Atkins is never released.
State corrections officials will make the final determination about releasing Atkins.
-- R. Scott Moxley / OC Weekly
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Kat says:
....um......no......
Posted on Friday, Jun. 13 2008 @ 3:15PM
disgusted says:
She should get as much mercy as they gave to Sharon Tate, she will meet God and be judged, but she should not take one free breath until that day comes!
Posted on Friday, Jun. 13 2008 @ 7:35PM
Bob Squalonero says:
OK, let's see now.
Susan Atkins killed a pregnant Sharon Tate, despite Sharon pleading for the life of her unborn baby.
Fuerthermore, if I recall the court testimony, Susan's reply to Sharon's pleading was something to the effect that she (Susan) didn't give a shit about her (Sharon's) baby.
Now this same Susan Atkins--who did not show mercy to Sharon Tate--wants the State of California to show her mercy.
Hmmmm.
Gee Scott, I'll have to think about that one for a while, so can I get back to you on that?
NOT!
Posted on Monday, Jun. 16 2008 @ 5:43AM
easywriter says:
Mercy was shown when the wheels of fate had her not sentenced for the death penalty. Mercy will be shown again when she dies a peaceful death in the prison hospital, tended to by a physician and nurse. I think there is room for compassion within the prison walls --or at least, I hope there is.
I'm sure Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski would have loved to have had even a Laguna Beach vacation with their baby had those awful events not taken place.
Posted on Monday, Jun. 16 2008 @ 9:30AM
Nate says:
Sweet glamor shot...MURDERER!The blue jacket and cross really help accent your...MURDEROUS DEEDS!
Posted on Monday, Jun. 16 2008 @ 3:45PM
fenderlespaul says:
You people love to hate, don't you?? You people love to judge, don't you?? You love to kick someone when they are down, don't you?? Yes it was bad thing, it happened in 1969 for god's sakes! What the hell do you want, blood? Doesn't anyone here try to put themselves in susan atkins position? Hey Los Angeles was a crazy place, and we did some crazy stuff. Without manson, atkins would have never been heard of. I say let her go home.
FenderLespaul
Posted on Tuesday, Jul. 22 2008 @ 1:53PM
katmandu says:
It seems to me that Atkins and co. did all the
hating, judging and executing.
I don't want blood, just keep her in prison where
she belongs.
BTW the vast vast majority of Los Angeles did not
go on a killing spree in the 1960's.
Kinda hypocritical of her to even ask for mercy
and compassion, don't you think?
Posted on Monday, Aug. 18 2008 @ 10:47AM
lynne says:
Studiesof cult activity is horrid. I loved god but was invoved in a cult in the 1980s . It was a christian cult for10 years.Heaven tohell and back again. I lived in MASS, New England still do. Many cults in this dark place. But I can tell you each person is responsible for what they did!!! NOT CHARLIE!! Everyone is so afraid of him, why??? Cause he is crazy?? Powerful or just plain misunderstood!!! We all hate what we do not understand. I know I have been there. L.
Posted on Friday, Jan. 23 2009 @ 7:59PM