NEW: Manson Family Member Leslie Van Houten Paroled

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the recent parole of Manson Family member and convicted murderer Leslie Van Houten. Van Houten served 53 years for the brutal murder of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca on August 10, 1969. Should Van Houten have been released at all? Is the purpose on incarceration one of punishment, rehabilitation, or both? Join as as we tackle these thorny issues.Manson family killer Leslie Van Houten freed on paroleVan Houten, 73, spent more than five decades in prison.NBC News: Manson family killer Leslie Van Houten freed on paroleVan Houten, 73, spent more than five decades in prison.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/manson-family-killer-leslie-van-houten-freed-parole-rcna93737Rolling Stone: California Gov. Won’t Appeal Parole for Manson Family Member Leslie Van HoutenIn May, a California appeals court vacated Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to overturn a 2020 ruling that granted Van Houten parolehttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/manson-family-member-leslie-van-houten-release-prison-1234744188/New York Times: Former Manson Family Member Leslie Van Houten Is Released on ParoleAt the direction of Charles Manson, Ms. Van Houten participated in the murder of a California couple in 1969. She was initially sentenced to death.https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/us/leslie-van-houten-charles-manson-parole.htmlJoin us at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival, Austin, Texas, August 25-27, 2023https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/Join us at CrimeCon, Orlando, Florida, September 22-24, 2023https://www.crimecon.com/CC23WTKR News Channel 3: 35 Years Later, Family Without Answers for Colonial Parkway Murdershttps://www.wtkr.com/news/35-years-later-family-without-answers-for-colonial-parkway-murders-caseJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastColonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 15,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comNew Article in Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims’ Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for AnswersJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersFollow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jane Does, and bring closure to families. Joining is fast, secure, and easy.https://dnasolves.com/Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims’ Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for Answers, Hope DNA Advances will Solve Case By Em Holter and Abigail Adcoxhttps://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-colonial-parkway-murders-anniversary-1024-20211022-76jkpte6qvez7onybmhbhp7nfi-story.htmlMedium: The Colonial Parkway Murders — A Tale of Two Killers? By Quinn Zanehttps://medium.com/unburied/the-colonial-parkway-murders-a-tale-of-two-killers-1e8fda367a48Washington Post: "Crimes of Passion"