Manson follower dying of cancer refused parole after 40 years

Nearly 40 years ago, Susan Atkins was a leading character in one of the most horrific chapters in Californian history.

This week, the former follower of Charles Manson sought to end her story, by being allowed to go home. The state parole board denied her request.

Atkins, convicted in the murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others in 1969, is dying of brain cancer and asked that she be granted compassionate release from prison. She wants to spend her final months surrounded by family and friends, not prison guards.