Behind bars for over forty years, Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel, now 63, will likely remain behind bars despite facing a parole hearing today, according to the Associated Press. However, it seems unlikely Krenwinkel, now the longest-imprisoned woman in California history, will be granted parole. Convicted alongside Susan Atkins and Leslie Van Houten, neither of her former accomplices were granted parole, despite frequent attempts. more ›

Calculating prison terms and release dates may more easily lead to errors in numbers, but when it comes to who has the honor of being California's longest-incarcerated woman, that distinction does indeed belong to Susan Atkins, the former Manson family member who is currently asking for a compassionate release from her life sentence. more ›