Patricia Krenwinkel’s parents were Dorothy Huber and Joseph Krenwinkel. Dorothy Huber was a homemaker, and Joseph Krenwinkel was a truck driver. They were married in 1945, and they had two children: Patricia and her older sister, Barbara.
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The Krenwinkel family lived in Los Angeles, California. Patricia’s childhood was troubled. She was sexually abused by her stepfather, and she was also bullied at school. She dropped out of high school at the age of 16, and she began to run away from home.
In 1967, Patricia met Charles Manson and joined his “Family.” She was one of his most devoted followers, and she participated in the Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969.
Patricia’s parents were devastated by her involvement in the murders. They disowned her, and they refused to have any contact with her. Patricia never saw her parents again. Dorothy Huber died in 1982. Joseph Krenwinkel died in 1997.
Patricia Krenwinkel’s parents were complex people. They were loving parents who wanted the best for their daughter. However, they were also flawed people who made mistakes. Their story is a reminder that even the best of parents can make mistakes, and that even the most troubled children can find redemption.
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Their daughter, Patricia Dianne Krenwinkel is an American convicted murderer and former member of the Manson Family. She was convicted of seven counts of first-degree murder for her participation in the Tate murders and the LaBianca murders in 1969. She was sentenced to death in 1971, but her sentence was commuted to life in prison in 1972.
Krenwinkel was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1947. She had a troubled childhood and was sexually abused by her stepfather. She dropped out of high school and became a prostitute.
In 1967, Krenwinkel met Charles Manson and joined his “Family.” She was one of his most devoted followers, and she participated in the Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. Krenwinkel was arrested in November 1969, and she confessed to her involvement in the murders. She was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Her sentence was later commuted to life in prison.
Krenwinkel has been denied parole 14 times. She is currently incarcerated at the California Institution for Women in Chino, California.
Krenwinkel is one of the longest-serving female inmates in the United States. She has written several books about her experiences in the Manson Family and in prison. She has also spoken out about her regret for her involvement in the murders.
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