Patricia Krenwinkel, a former member of the Charles Manson cult, was granted parole on Tuesday by the California parole board. Krenwinkel has served nearly 60 years in prison for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, which resulted in the deaths of seven people. She was 21 years old at the time of the crimes.

This marks the third time the parole board has approved Krenwinkel for release. In both previous instances, California Governor Gavin Newsom exercised his authority to reverse the board's decision, citing concerns over public safety and the severity of the crimes. Krenwinkel’s legal team is currently advocating for the Governor to permit this latest parole grant to proceed, arguing that her decades of rehabilitation and age warrant her release.

The case remains a point of significant public and political interest due to the notoriety of the Manson family murders. While the parole board has determined that Krenwinkel no longer poses an unreasonable risk to society, the final outcome rests on whether Governor Newsom chooses to intervene again or allow the board's decision to stand. The Governor’s office has not yet indicated how it will respond to this latest development.