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Which former Manson Family members were released from prison?

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Charles Manson Cult leader Charles Manson being transported to a courthouse in Independence, California, 1969.

Several former members of the Manson Family were released from prison after serving time for their involvement with the cult:

Steve “Clem” Grogan: Convicted of murdering stuntman Donald “Shorty” Shea, Grogan was released in 1985 after serving approximately 14 years.12
Leslie Van Houten: Convicted for her role in the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, she was granted parole and released in 2023 at the age of 73.132
Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme: Although not convicted in the Tate-LaBianca murders, she was a prominent member of the group who received a life sentence for the 1975 attempted assassination of President Gerald Ford. She was paroled in 2009.12

Additionally, Linda Kasabian, who served as a lookout during the Tate murders, was granted immunity in exchange for her testimony as the prosecution's main witness; she was never imprisoned for the crimes and died in 2023.132