California Gov. Gavin Newsom has again denied the parole of Patricia Krenwinkel, the longest-serving female inmate in the state and a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson, citing ongoing concerns about her insight and risk to public safety.

In a written decision released by his office, Newsom said he denied the May 2025 parole recommendation for Krenwinkel , 77, after concluding that she "currently poses an unreasonable danger to society if released from prison."

"I have concluded that the evidence in Ms. Krenwinkel's case demonstrates that she lacks the requisite insight she needs to be safely released," Newsom wrote.

Newsom acknowledged Krenwinkel's participation in self-help programs, vocational training, earning college degrees and service dog work during her more than

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