04 Oct 2012
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close associate of Charles Manson and convicted killer Bruce Davis has
been recommended for parole, by California Parole Board, KTLA news said.
It was Davis’s 27th parole hearing, the Parole board postponed a hearing June this year because Davis wasn’t feeling well.
During today’s rescheduled hearing board members found Davis suitable for parole based on his positive adjustment, record of no recent disciplinary problems, and successful completion of academic and vocational education and self-help programs, KTLA said.
The suitability finding is subject to a 120-day decision review period during which the Governor may reverse, modify, affirm or decline to review the Board’s decision.
Davis is serving 2 life sentences for the 1969 slayings of musician Gary Hinman and stuntman Donald “Shorty” Shea.
He was not involved in the infamous murders by Manson followers of actress Sharon Tate and six others in Los Angeles.
During his 40 years in prison, Davis became an ordained minister and earned master’s degrees in philosophy and religion via a correspondence program.
He was recommended for parole in 2010, but his release was later blocked by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Davis was convicted of helping kill musician Gary Hinman in his Topanga Canyon home and former stuntman Donald “Shorty” Shea, who lived in Manson’s commune at the Spahn movie ranch in Chatsworth.
Schwarzenegger acknowledged that Davis had made “some credible gains” during his incarceration.
But in turning down the parole recommendation, he cited the “especially heinous” nature of the slayings and Davis’ repeated efforts to minimize his involvement.
Source:KTLA
It was Davis’s 27th parole hearing, the Parole board postponed a hearing June this year because Davis wasn’t feeling well.
During today’s rescheduled hearing board members found Davis suitable for parole based on his positive adjustment, record of no recent disciplinary problems, and successful completion of academic and vocational education and self-help programs, KTLA said.
The suitability finding is subject to a 120-day decision review period during which the Governor may reverse, modify, affirm or decline to review the Board’s decision.
Davis is serving 2 life sentences for the 1969 slayings of musician Gary Hinman and stuntman Donald “Shorty” Shea.
He was not involved in the infamous murders by Manson followers of actress Sharon Tate and six others in Los Angeles.
During his 40 years in prison, Davis became an ordained minister and earned master’s degrees in philosophy and religion via a correspondence program.
He was recommended for parole in 2010, but his release was later blocked by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Davis was convicted of helping kill musician Gary Hinman in his Topanga Canyon home and former stuntman Donald “Shorty” Shea, who lived in Manson’s commune at the Spahn movie ranch in Chatsworth.
Schwarzenegger acknowledged that Davis had made “some credible gains” during his incarceration.
But in turning down the parole recommendation, he cited the “especially heinous” nature of the slayings and Davis’ repeated efforts to minimize his involvement.
Source:KTLA
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