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Compassion for the uncompassionate
dheffley
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Former Manson Follower, Sharon Tate Killer Being Considered for Prison Release
Friday , June 13, 2008
CORONA, California -
Former Charles Manson follower Susan Atkins, convicted in the 1969 murder of actress Sharon Tate, could soon be released from a U.S. prison because she is near death, authorities said.
Atkins, 59, is terminally ill and being considered for so-called "compassionate release," California state corrections spokeswoman Terry Thornton said. She gave no details of Atkins' illness, but said a doctor determined she had less than six months to live.
The corrections department must approve the request before it is passed to the state Board of Parole, which has the power to release terminally ill inmates under California state law so they can die with loved ones, at their expense.
Such releases are relatively rare - only 10 of 60 requests made last year were granted, Thornton said. The prisoners must have family members willing and able to care for them.
Atkins was one of cult leader Charles Manson's ersatz hippie "family" of young killers who burst into a Beverly Hills home 39 years ago and killed Tate, the pregnant wife of filmmaker Roman Polanski, along with four others. The following night they stabbed to death a wealthy couple in their Los Angeles home.
Atkins has been denied parole 11 times, most recently in 2005.
She was housed in the California Institution for Women in Corona for 37 years, but has been in a nearby hospital since March.
Friday , June 13, 2008
CORONA, California -
Former Charles Manson follower Susan Atkins, convicted in the 1969 murder of actress Sharon Tate, could soon be released from a U.S. prison because she is near death, authorities said.
Atkins, 59, is terminally ill and being considered for so-called "compassionate release," California state corrections spokeswoman Terry Thornton said. She gave no details of Atkins' illness, but said a doctor determined she had less than six months to live.
The corrections department must approve the request before it is passed to the state Board of Parole, which has the power to release terminally ill inmates under California state law so they can die with loved ones, at their expense.
Such releases are relatively rare - only 10 of 60 requests made last year were granted, Thornton said. The prisoners must have family members willing and able to care for them.
Atkins was one of cult leader Charles Manson's ersatz hippie "family" of young killers who burst into a Beverly Hills home 39 years ago and killed Tate, the pregnant wife of filmmaker Roman Polanski, along with four others. The following night they stabbed to death a wealthy couple in their Los Angeles home.
Atkins has been denied parole 11 times, most recently in 2005.
She was housed in the California Institution for Women in Corona for 37 years, but has been in a nearby hospital since March.
Comments
I don't see it as an act of compassion as much as an economic move .
The last few months of life in this case could be very expensive .
If her family is willing to take the responsibility,then let them take it instead of us .
It doesn't exactly say who she would go to live with. Is there more to the article?
That was all there was on FOXNews.com.
Stop being silly! Let the woman go! The State of California will continue to care for her. If she DOES want out.....let her go.
I recently watched a documentary about the Manson women. And was intrigued by the news that each had a website. ( Apparently run by their lawyers as Lifer's are not allowed internet access).
Reportedly all 3, including Susan were "model prisoners" and had actually done some positive work. Susan reportedly saved the life of a fellow prisoner who had attempte suicide.
But she was also the most industrious at attempting to gain her freedom. At that time she a lawsuit against the State of Calif. claiming that they were denying her rights by keeping her in prison. I wouldn't be surprized if this was also a ploy.
Having once been a youngster myself, I do feel some sympathy for her (them) that horrible mistakes made so young in life, ruined any chance they ever had for a good life.
Young immature people are often lead astray and make mistakes. I know I did.
But mass murder is more over the top than I can forgive. All I have to do is think of the words she said to Sharon Tate, and IMO she should get what she gave.
NO MERCY.
Capitol Punishment!
done, over, finale..........Next!
I don't have much sympathy for her.