The Los Angeles Times reported today that Susan Atkins, the former follower of Charles Manson and the convicted killer of actress Sharon Tate in 1969, could be released from a California prison after 37 years.
I profiled Atkins in 2002 after a prison interview because she stated then her hopes to live in the Laguna Beach area of coastal Orange County with her husband. That article can be found here.
According to the Times story, prison officials and her legendary prosecutor, Vincent Bugliosi,
Agent Opie/Cory BarnesIn case anyone hasn't heard, former pro wrestler, navy SEAL and Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura has fallen in love with surfing. He answered Larry King's kooky questions on the issue in May, explaining that surfing, for him, goes way beyond just a new hobby. For Mr. Ventura, It's a passion, "a dedication," as he told King. Is it just me, or has this guy mastered the art of making sudden, drastic transitions? SEAL--wrestler--governor--surfer.
The long-haired, deep-tanned