40 years after the horrific killing spree by Charles Manson’s ”family” in 1969, the macabre fascination with the murders remains as intense as ever.

On the night of 9 August 1969, Linda Kasabian was sent by Charles Manson with three other members of his Family to break into Sharon Tate’s home.

A parole board on Tuesday denied a ”compassionate release” for former Charles Manson family member Susan Atkins, who is dying from terminal cancer.