Van Houten, Leslie (1949–)

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Van Houten, Leslie (1949–)

American murderer (accused). Born Aug 23, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA.

Joined cult of Charles Manson (1968) and was involved in murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca (1969); sentenced to life in prison and was denied parole several times despite record as model prisoner.

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