News about Charles Manson

Louis Gossett Jr died from a chronic lung condition aged 87 last month. Oscar-winner Gossett Jr., known for his performances in An Officer And A Gentleman and Jaws III, died in Santa Monica, California on March 29. No cause of death was given at the time. however, he had previously announced in 2010 that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer .

Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, the world's top mental health specialist, has given DailyMail.com a fascinating glimpse into the minds of psychopaths and murderers.

In his final interview two months before his death at the age of 87 on Thursday, Louis Gossett Jr said he wasn't afraid to die. Gossett Jr., an Oscar-winning actor best known for his appearances in An Officer And A Gentleman and Jaws III, died in Santa Monica, California. No reason was given, but he had previously reported that he had prostate cancer in 2010.

According to reports, Danny Masterson, the 70's Showgirl, has been transferred from maximum security prison in Corcoran State Prison to the less harsh California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo. In the early 2000s, the disgraced television actress was found guilty of raping two women in the early 2000s. In September, a Los Angeles jury was sentenced to 30 years in prison without the possibility of parole for two counts of rape with intent, violence, or fear of bodily harm.

Bijou, 43, debuted her pert derrière in a sheer black gown that showcased her wealth when she arrived at a Grammys viewing event in Los Angeles. The late wife of convicted rapist Masterson, 47, shared a series of photos from Sunday night, in which she was seen having a good time with Kimberly Stewart, the 44-year-old daughter of famed rocker Rod, 47. Bijou, the daughter of Mamas And Papas frontman John Phillips, was on the red carpet for the first time on Sunday after her estranged husband was found guilty of raping two women in May and sentenced to 30 years in jail in September. Mother-of-one Bijou demonstrated her toned backside that was clearly seen through the sheer fabric of her gown, which also included a black plunging bodysuit, sparking some curiosity.

Danny, 47, was transferred to Corcoran State Prison in Central California, the facility that had been the long-time holding place of Charles Manson, this week, and the change is believed to have taken 'an emotional toll' on the 43-year-old Bijou as she prepares to mark their daughter Fianna's 10th birthday this month. Danny's move to his new jail was triggering for Bijou,' an insider said, and sparked upbeat emotions she is also struggling to cope with.'

Bruce Davis, 81, has been in jail since 1972 for his involvement in the murders of musician Gary Hinman, 34, and Hollywood stuntman Donald 'Shorty' Shea, 35. He appeared on the Serial Killers podcast on two phone interviews in February and April 2023 about his Christian faith and a new book in prison. Davis even wrote a Christmas card to host Keith Rovere, a former prisoner, where he expressed his excitement for his forthcoming parole hearing on January 18. According to him, this was postponed to August 8 after his podcast appearance as parole commissioners expressed fear.

This week, Ashton Kutcher appeared at a Chase Bank Miami function, marking his first public performance since he and his wife Mila Kunis were chastised for attending That '70s Show co-star and convicted rapist Danny Masterson. Masterson, 47, who was recently transferred to a maximum security prison that had previously housed cult leader Charles Manson, was found guilty of raping two women in the early 2000s and sentenced to at least 30 years in jail. After the trial, it was discovered that Ashton, 42, and Mila, 40, had penned letters to the judge, demanding 'leniency' after the trial.

Danny Masterson has a new home, and he could be there for a long time: Cormac State Prison. Since being found guilty of two counts of forcible rape and sentenced to prison for up to 30 years, the disgraced That 70s Show star is facing three decades in jail. Although he was originally sent to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, just a few miles north of Bakersfield, California, he has now been transferred north to Corcoran, according to TMZ.

Last May, the disgraced TV actor was found guilty of raping two women in the 90s. A Los Angeles jury was sentenced to 30-years in prison in September for two counts of rape with intent, violence, or fear of bodily harm. Masterson, who was refused bail last week, has been detained in the North Kern state jail since sentencing. He was most recently transferred to Corcoran State Prison in Central California.

Lawrence Eric Taylor, 81, and Judy Strother Taylor, 75, are investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide in Long Beach, California. Authorities in Naples responded to a welfare check after the couple stopped answering their phone and front door on Wednesday. After serving as the trial judge's legal advisor in Manson's trial and as Supreme Court counsel in the Onion Field murder lawsuit, Taylor formed his own law firm. His wife worked under President Richard Nixon at the now-defunct White House Special Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a 1974 horror film, has been dubbed one of the scariest games of all time. Many players have been too afraid to even finish their first match because the online multiplayer game is so brutal and frightening. 'The new Texas Chainsaw Massacre game is awesomely terrifying,' wrote one gamer, while another exclaimed, 'This s**t scary as f**k!'

Jack Karlson's remarkable arrest video, which was shot by a TV news crew in October 1991 and posted on YouTube in 2009, makes him a night celebrity, but his true tale of serial prison escapee Jack Karlson is much more compelling than a simple dine-and-dash. Though portions of Karlson's criminal history were revealed, journalist Mark Dapin's latest book sheds light on his wild life, acting in plays, and - in his later years - enjoying the attention that comes with viral success.

The front door to the house where Sharon Tate was murdered by Charles Manson's cult followers in 1969 has gone up for auction. The number of the murder house's pieces has already risen above $25,000, but the auction is not expected to be finalized until September. The door, which measures 47.75 x 78 inches, is described as a white, cottage-style door that was once attached to the Beverley Hills' famous residence at 10050 Cielo Drive.

When Leslie Van Houten was first put behind bars in 1969, Richard Nixon was president, The Beatles and Marvin Gaye were at the top of the charts and computers were in their infancy. 'If you think about it, she's never used an ATM, never had a cell phone,' she said last week.' Van Houten's chance to experience such technological advancements - and much more - was granted on parole from a California prison on Tuesday. The former heroin-addled hippy and high school 'homecoming princess' had languished in jail for her role in homicide so tragic that many Americans, including successive California governors, have maintained that none of the principal offenders should ever be released. Van Houten, a 73-year-old woman from suburban Los Angeles, was a lonely and physically weakened 19-year-old, and she fell completely under his malevolent spell.

In the 1960s, Charles Manson led a cult of dissatisfied young people and sent his followers to murder Los Angeles' rich and famous. Since embarking on a killing spree that engulfed the city fifty years ago, the notorious Manson family's were found guilty of nine murders. Leslie Van Houten, one of the murderers, has been released from jail after more than 50 years for two of the notorious murders.

Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California jail after receiving 53 years of a life term for her two of the notorious Manson murders. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Van Houten, the youngest member of the Manson Family cult, was released to parole enforcement and escorted to transitional housing. This was her fifth suggestion to the parole board, with none since the first one in 2016 being rejected. Since she was not detained, it is likely that she will be rehabilitated into a much-changed world in the next year. Learn more about Van Houten's future on parole by reading on.

Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California jail on Tuesday after receiving a life term for her involvement in two of the infamous Manson murders. Van Houten, the youngest member of the cult, was released to parole oversight and directed to transitional housing, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. According to her counsel Nancy Tetreault, the convicted killer will spend about a year in transitional housing, including basic skills such as how to go to the grocery store and get a debit card.

After being convicted alongside other cult members of the 1969 murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in Los Angeles, California Governor Gavin Newsom will give up attempting to deny parole to one of Charles Manson's murderous 'family' of followers, Leslie Van Houten, 73, who is serving a life term. A jury convicted Van Houten of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of complicity to murder in 1971, and he was sentenced to 53 years in state jail. Newsom had initially rejected her request for parole, but an appeals court ruled in May that Van Houten was eligible to be considered for discharge.

In her latest podcast, Lala Kent investigated a strange belief comparing Vanderpump Rules villain Tom Sandoval to murderous cult leader Charles Manson. Sandoval's affair with Raquel Leviss, 28, sent shockwaves through the cast and broke the heart of his mother, Ariana Madix, 37, who died on the way in which Manson bewitched members of his cult, The Manson Family, according to Kent.

We’ve heard some pretty wild theories about Scandoval over the past few months – but Lala Kent’s latest idea about the whole cheating debacle is just beyond ridiculous!!…Right?? The 32-year-old reality star brought up the argument that Tom Sandoval is similar to killer cult leader Charles Manson during her Give Them Lala podcast episode on Wednesday. No jokes were made here. Manson was found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in 1971 after urging his followers, the Manson family, to go on a heinous murder spree in Los Angeles that killed seven people, including pregnant film actress Sharon Tate. Awful.

Leslie Van Houten, 73 (right), of Manson Family, Chino, is scheduled to be released from the California Institution for Women, and if the decision to free her is contestable, she could be out of jail as soon as next week. Kay Hinman Martley, 85 (left), whose cousin Gary Hinman (bottom inset) was savagely murdered in July 1969 by members of Charles Manson's sect, was a surprise, but she now worries that it might result in the release of the other four living Manson murderers. Kay lives in Denver, Colorado, and she has worked with debra, a young actress, to prevent the release of any of the Manson murders.

ThrowRA_Names12, a Reddit user, expressed anxiety over his child's name being the same as Charles Manson, the notorious cult leader and convicted murderer. After her late brother, who died of a heart attack a few weeks ago, he said Manson and his surviving wife want to name Charles. The overwhelming majority of commentators advised the man to stand his ground, fearing that people will make the link and their child will be 'bullied relentlessly.'

Daniel Arguelles, 62, who maintains he is Charles Manson's son and rightful heir, is asking that his rivals, memorabilia collector Michael Channels (top inset) and Jason Freeman (bottom inset) - the killer's grandson, request Manson's DNA to prove his heirship. Judge Ruben Garcia dismissed Arguelles' request to compel both men to return any Manson DNA samples they have on Wednesday, citing their inability to provide a 'legal basis.' The judge refused to order DNA from him that hasn't been on file in Kern County, California, where Manson died.