SAN QUENTIN, Aug. 8 – Bruce Davis was denied parole today at a hearing held at San Quentin. This marks the 28th time Davis has been denied parole since he first became eligible in 1977.
Davis, 81, is currently serving a sentence of seven years to life for his role in the murders of Gary Hinman and Donald “Shorty” Shea.
Davis has been found suitable for parole seven times since 2010, but each decision was overturned during executive review.
Davis will not have another hearing until 2027.
Still find it curious how LVH walks among us while guys like Davis and Bouseleil still languish. I don’t advocate for them but am mystified by the inconsistencies in our system. One thing that can never be denied is that Leslie went along with the others on the second night knowing full well the horrors that she was about to participate in. I wonder if, wherever she is tonight, she is reflecting upon her involvement in the terrifying weekend she and her cohorts were preparing to orchestrate fifty-five years ago at this very moment. Any thoughts?
Rest in peace Steven, Jay, Abigail, Voytek, Sharon, unborn baby Paul, Leno and Rosemary. You will never be forgotten.
Good point Sean. I venture the answer is LVH is much smarter than Davis and when you have better attorneys, well, there you go for the seemingly disparaged justice. I doubt very much LVH is or has relived her part in the crimes she committed let alone feel remorse, especially now since she has her freedom and doesn’t have to play the part of redemption.
It is galling these victims have been in their graves for decades…never to live again. And people like LVH who put them there walks among us. But it is what it is…shamefully.
happydaysarehereagain You have a lot of opinions on Leslie despite knowing very little about her expect her offense.
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Sorry for the late response Paul, well, about a year late lol
Quite right, I know little about LVH with the exception of her crimes. Unless you are in her inner circle, I dare say you know little as well. Having said that, who would know of LVH if not for her crimes? LVH would be no one of consequence, and she certainly wouldn’t be subject to my opinion, nor yours. But. For. Her. Crimes.
Leslie never should have been paroled! None of them should be! Letting Leslie free was another gigantic slap in the face to the LaBianca family! Bruce and Bobby need to stay right where they are
I have a hard time understanding why someone like LVH can be released but someone like Bruce Davis can not. A sin is a sin but, in my option, LVH was greater.
He wouldn’t know what to do if he got out… he’s good…
She’s out because she’s a woman. Maybe the parole board thinks that LVH is less of a threat because of it. The men will die in there. And Tex? He’s a walking dead man.
Agreed. Another perplexing issue is the question of Steve “Clem” Grogan, who has been a free man since 1985! Why, for instance, was he released into society when he participated in the murder of Shorty Shea, like Davis, and also accompanied the killers on the second consecutive night of slaughter? Although the murder in Venice Beach that Manson ordered was ultimately thwarted, Grogan most certainly was culpable for conspiracy, like everybody else in the car that night.
I’ve often surmised that Tex, Bruce and Clem were Charlie’s preferred henchmen and were equally capable of merciless murder. But when one reflects upon the facts of the case, it is easy to see that Charlie recognized in Tex certain “qualities” that the other two lacked. Namely, a propensity for extreme and wanton violence. It is apparent in the 1973 film “Manson” that Davis and Grogan are nothing more than a couple of goons, aping Manson and spouting his nonsense and various anti-establishment philosophies. Tex Watson, on the other hand, was the real deal. A purely methodical and completely vicious slayer.
Exactly, now I don’t know exactly what happened to Tex when he was young but he was merciless when it came to killing peopke
Exactly, now I don’t know exactly what happened to Tex when he was young but he was merciless when it came to killing peopke
I’ve wondered if Bruce actually doesn’t give a sh*t anymore, and did that podcast because of his attitude. Perhaps he’s scared to get out because he would have to work, get an apartment and probably be living in absolute poverty. As a man in his 80s, that would be a scary prospect.
PS: I’m also of the opinion that none of them should’ve been released, including LVH! How dare she be allowed to have a cell phone, go to the beach or mountains, be with friends or even have a relationship. It’s sickening!
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