Krenwinkel, 78, was preliminarily granted parole Tuesday at her 18th subsequent suitability hearing. The 78-year-old has spent nearly six decades in prison and California governor has overturned last two parole grantsPatricia Krenwinkel, a former Charles Manson follower, was granted parole on Tuesday after nearly six decades in prison for her role in the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in Los Angeles.This is the third time that Krenwinkel, 78, has been approved for release by California’s board of parole hearings. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Krenwinkel, 78, was preliminarily granted parole Tuesday at her 18th subsequent suitability hearing.S1

• The 78-year-old has spent nearly six decades in prison and California governor has overturned last two parole grantsPatricia Krenwinkel, a former Charles Manson follower, was granted parole on Tuesday after nearly six decades in prison for her role in the infa...S2