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Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been in prison since 1969 for the killing of supermarket executive Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, in their Los Feliz home.

Should Leslie Van Houten get parole?

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been in prison since 1969 for the killing of supermarket executive Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, in their Los Feliz home.

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After nearly a half century in prison, Manson Family murderer Leslie Van Houten may be set free. The parole board recommended freedom yesterday.

Should Leslie Van Houten Go Free?

After nearly a half century in prison, Manson Family murderer Leslie Van Houten may be set free. The parole board recommended freedom yesterday.

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It's been two decades since OJ Simpson was acquitted of killing his ex-wife and another man. A new series from FX revisits the "Trial of the Century."

The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

It's been two decades since OJ Simpson was acquitted of killing his ex-wife and another man. A new series from FX revisits the "Trial of the Century."

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