Bruce Davis, Charles Manson follower convicted of murder, dies at 83
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Key Points:
- Bruce Davis, a follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted in two 1969 murders, has died at age 83 while serving his life sentence in California.
- Davis was involved in the killings of Donald "Shorty" Shea and Gary Hinman but was not directly responsible for the murders of Sharon Tate and others.
- Despite multiple parole recommendations, Davis remained incarcerated as governors repeatedly denied release, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejecting his 2021 parole bid citing danger to society.
- His 2024 parole hearing was delayed after he appeared on a true-crime podcast discussing his faith and a book he was writing in prison.
- Another Manson family member, Steve Grogan, was released on parole in 1985 after assisting authorities in locating Shea's remains.
