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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    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. It was her 20th appearance before the board. Van Houten was convicted of killing Leno and Rosemary LaBianca - a couple who lived in Los Feliz. She, Charles Manson and two others left a grisly scene.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 15, 2016 • 1 min read

    After nearly a half century in prison, Manson Family murderer Leslie Van Houten may be set free. The parole board recommended freedom yesterday. It was her 20th appearance before the board. Van Houten was convicted of killing Leno and Rosemary LaBianca - a couple who lived in Los Feliz. She, Charles Manson and two others left a grisly scene. It was the summer of 1969 when the Manson killings took place. Van Houten is now 66 years old. Patricia Krenwinkel - another Manson murderer - is the only woman who’s been in a California prison longer.

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    California Women in Office, 'Girls and Sex', and a Manson Family Check-In
    1. 0:00Women in Politics
    2. 13:10'Girls and Sex'
    3. 28:09Should Leslie Van Houten Go Free?You’re reading this
    4. 37:48Movie Reviews: 'The Jungle Book' and a New 'Barbershop' Movie
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    California Women in Office, 'Girls and Sex', and a Manson Family Check-In
    1. 0:00Women in Politics
    2. 13:10'Girls and Sex'
    3. 28:09Should Leslie Van Houten Go Free?You’re reading this
    4. 37:48Movie Reviews: 'The Jungle Book' and a New 'Barbershop' Movie
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