Sep 7, 2006 11:17 pm US/Pacific
Former Manson Follower Denied Parole For 16th Time
FRONTERA, Calif. (AP) ―
Former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been denied parole for the 16th time.
Van Houten has been in state prison since 1969 for the murders of Leno and Rosemary La Bianca.
The once raven-haired homecoming princess, now 57, was convicted of murder and conspiracy for joining other Manson family members in the slaying of the grocers in their home.
The La Biancas were killed the day after Manson and his followers murdered pregnant actress Sharon Tate. Van Houten did not participate in that killing.
At Van Houten's last parole hearing in 2004, she was told she was not yet suitable for release.
The state panel will convene again in 12 months to reconsider whether she should be freed.
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