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Leslie Van Houten

Leslie Van Houten is a former member of the Manson Family, a cult led by Charles Manson in the late 1960s. She was involved in the brutal murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in 1969. Van Houten was convicted of murder and served time in prison. Over the years, she has expressed remorse and participated in parole hearings, leading to her parole being denied multiple times. Her case remains notable for its connection to the infamous Manson murders, which shocked the nation and raised questions about influence, psychology, and justice.