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News.com.au
a day ago
- General
- News.com.au
Former Charles Manson cult member Patricia Krenwinkel recommended for parole
One of Charles Manson's accomplices has been recommended for parole after serving decades in prison for her role in the 1969 murders of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and six others in California. A state parole board has again recommended the release of Patricia Krenwinkel, who is the longest-serving female inmate in the state. At 77, Krenwinkel is still serving a life sentence at the California Institution for Women for her role in one of America's most notorious killing sprees. She was convicted on seven counts of first-degree murder in 1971. Krenwinkel was just 19 years old when she abandoned her life as a secretary in California to follow Charles Manson, the charismatic cult leader who has since transformed into one of history's darkest and most mysterious figures. Drawn in by promises of love and spiritual enlightenment, Krenwinkel instead became a key figure in one of the most infamous crimes in American history. Krenwinkel personally stabbed heiress Abigail Folger multiple times and then participated in the murders of grocery store owners Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, writing 'Helter Skelter' and other phrases on the walls in the victims' blood. Convicted of seven counts of first-degree murder, Krenwinkel was originally sentenced to death. But in 1972, her sentence was commuted to life in prison after California briefly abolished the death penalty. She has been incarcerated ever since. Over the years, Krenwinkel has expressed remorse and described years of psychological abuse at Manson's hands. She has stated she was under the influence of drugs and fear throughout her time in the cult. Nonetheless, her parole efforts have been repeatedly denied, with authorities citing the severity of her crimes. In May 2022, Krenwinkel was recommended for parole for the first time, but the decision was reversed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Her most recent recommendation in 2024 now awaits approval, reigniting debate over justice, rehabilitation, and the enduring legacy of the Manson Family. The recommendation came on Friday and must still pass several hurdles before being confirmed. It requires final approval from the full Board of Parole Hearings and California Governor Gavin Newsom, who denied a similar parole recommendation in 2022. That review process can take up to 150 days. According to state prison officials, she had previously been denied parole 14 times. Charles Mason died in prison in 2017 at the age of 83. Manson, whose name to this day is synonymous with unspeakable violence and madness, died of natural causes at Kern County hospital, according to a California Department of Corrections statement. Manson — who exerted a form of mind control over his mainly female followers — had been in prison for four decades. In the 1960s, he surrounded himself with runaways and disaffected youths and then sent them out to butcher members of Hollywood's elite. Prosecutors said Manson and his followers were trying to incite a race war he dubbed Helter Skelter, taken from the Beatles song of the same name. The Polanski house in Beverly Hills was targeted because it represented Manson's rejection by the celebrity world and society, according to one of the Family member's statements. Manson considered himself the harbinger of doom regarding the planet's future. He was influenced not only by drugs such as LSD, but by art works and music of the time such as The Beatles song, Helter Skelter, from their White Album. He often spoke to members of his 'Family' about Helter Skelter, which he believed signified an impending apocalyptic race war. He preached that the black man would rise up and start killing members of the white establishment, turning the cities into an inferno of racial revenge. Manson also had a strong belief in the notion of Armageddon from the Book of Revelations and looked into obscure cult churches such as the Church of the Final Judgement.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tubi June 2025 Releases: Here's full list of new titles
Tubi will release a wide range of new content in June 2025. The schedule includes original programming, films and classic series. The list spans several genres, such as action, thriller, comedy, horror and drama. Tubi June 2025 Releases Tubi Original Docuseries TMZ Presents: United States V. Sean Combs: Inside The Diddy Trial (June 6 and 13) Tubi Original Thriller TKO (June 20) Tubi Original Western Day of Reckoning (June 13) Series Spotlight All In The Family – Seasons 3 & 4 Live Events Community – Seasons 3 & 4 Cuckoo Double Cross Growing Up Hip Hop – Seasons 1-6 Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta Growing Up Hip Hop: New York Homicide: Life On The Street Hustle & Soul Macgyver (1985) Murder, She Wrote (1984) Murder, She Wrote (1997) Roots Then You Run Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) Action Battleship Big Trouble In Little China Blue Beetle Get Fast Jet Li's Fearless Kong: Skull Island Lone Survivor Moonfall Ninja Assassin Raw Deal Red 2 Run All Night Shooter Taken (2008) Taken 2 Taken 3 Under Siege Under Siege 2: Dark Territory White House Down Art House Certain Women Clouds Of Sils Maria Columbus Little Fish (2020) Mary Magdalene Moonlight Personal Shopper Phoenix (2014) Swiss Army Man The Inspection The Spectacular Now The Standoff At Sparrow Creek The Worst Person In The World (June 13) Also Read: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 4: Release date, time, new weapons, maps, modes and maps Black Cinema 1982 B.A.P.S. Baggage Claim Big Momma's House Big Momma's House 2 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Double Cross Frankie & Alice Hustle & Flow Hustle & Soul John Henry Love & Basketball Love Don't Cost A Thing Madea's Witness Protection Nobody's Fool (2018) Set It Off Soul Food Stomp The Yard Stomp The Yard Homecoming Superfly Waiting To Exhale What's Love Got To Do With It White Chicks You Got Served Comedy 50/50 A Knight's Tale Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy Daddy Day Care Date And Switch Deadstream Delivery Man Ferris Bueller's Day Off From Prada To Nada Jackass Number Two Little Shop Of Horrors (1986) Mom And Dad Overboard (1987) Overboard (2018) Stand Up Guys Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby The Men Who Stare At Goats The Other Guys The Wedding Ringer Welcome To The Jungle Documentary Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy The Seven Five The Thin Blue Line Drama Burlesque Chariots Of Fire Delivery Man Frankie & Alice Free State Of Jones Fury Gimme Shelter Lone Survivor Malcolm X Miss Sloane Roots Stonewall (2015) The Right Stuff What's Love Got To Do With It White Boy Rick You Can Live Forever Also Read: Family Guy Season 23: What to expect in upcoming season? Here's release date, time, cast and where to watch Horror Alone In The Dark Brahms: The Boy II Deadstream Friday The 13th (1980) Frozen Get Out Gremlins Gremlins 2: The New Batch Hannibal Rising Hereditary House On Haunted Hill Jaws La Llorona Leatherface Little Shop Of Horrors (1986) Mom And Dad Piranha 3-D Stephen King's Cat's Eye Texas Chainsaw 3D The Djinn The First Purge The Lodge The Purge The Purge: Anarchy Kids & Family Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Daddy Day Care Open Season 3 Open Season: Scared Silly Panda Plan Puss In Boots Secondhand Lions The Great Gilly Hopkins The Karate Kid (2010) The Neverending Story Sci-Fi & Fantasy Aquaman (2018) Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Clash Of The Titans (1981) Demolition Man Divergent Elysium Girl With All The Gifts Independence Day (June 15) Jumper Love And Monsters Pixels Thriller 88 Minutes A Walk Among The Tombstones Cleaner Cold Wallet (June 28) Haunted Heart (June 23) Homicide: Life On The Street In The Line Of Fire Jackie Brown Joy Ride Last Survivors (June 5) Nightcrawler (June 10) No Good Deed (2014) Phone Booth The Devil's Trap (June 9) The Impossible The Specialist The Tutor (June 30) Then You Run Western Ballad Of Davy Crockett The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada Wild Horses FAQs What are the highlights among new Tubi Originals in June? New Tubi Originals include TMZ Presents: United States V. Sean Combs, TKO, and Day of Reckoning. These premiere on specific dates in June. Is there new content for children and families on Tubi in June? Yes, Tubi is adding Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, Open Season films, The Karate Kid (2010), and more for kids and family viewing. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Metro
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Dick Van Dyke, 99, shares rare insight into 'curse' of living until almost 100
Dick Van Dyke has opened up about the 'curse' of living until 100, as he prepares for his milestone birthday. The legendary actor is set to turn 100 in December, and has shown no signs of slowing down just yet. During an appearance at a Q&A session in Malibu beside his wife, Arlene Van Dyke, the 99-year-old reflected on his decades-long career as one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Shedding light on projects that didn't see the light of day, the Mary Poppins icon touched on the downside of aging. According to People Magazine, he explained that he was set to team up with Ed Asher for a remake of beloved sitcom The Odd Couple before his pal's death in 2021, at the age of 91. 'That would've been such fun, and we lost it. I've lost a lot of friends,' he told the crowd at the Dick and Arlene Van Dyke Present Vandy Camp event. 'He's outlived everybody,' Arlene, 53, interjected. 'That's the curse of living to almost 100.' Although the star, who has also appeared in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Diagnosis Murder, has lost so many loved ones over the years, Arlene shared that he has kept a 'positive' outlook on life. 'Well, life's been good to me,' he noted. 'I can't complain.' Speaking to People Magazine at the event, Dick touched on why he has shunned the idea of a quiet retirement and some much-deserved rest. 'I'm a ham,' he added of his reign in the spotlight. 'I love it. I get a jolt of energy from an audience.' Dick began his career in the late 1940s and has never looked back – he landed a string of roles on the small screen before going on to make his Broadway debut in 1959 with a stint in The Girls Against The Boys. He starred in both the stage and film adaptations of Bye Bye Birdie in the early 60s, while also helming his own CBS series, the Dick Van Dyke show – which won a string of Emmys. The superstar stole the show as chimney sweep Bert in Mary Poppins, in 1964, and delighted fans when he popped up in the 2018 remake sequel Mary Poppins Returns, beside Emily Blunt, Ben Whishaw, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dame Julie Walters. Throughout his impressive career, he has been celebrated a number of times, winning big at the Golden Globes and claiming a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also has a Tony Award and a Grammy in his trophy cabinet – meaning he is only an Oscar away from landing the coveted EGOT status. More Trending Just last year, Dick made history by becoming the oldest Daytime Emmy winner ever at 98, after taking home the gong for his guest spot on Days of Our Lives. In a brief stint in the long-running soap opera, he played amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux – but only agreed to appear after a friend suggested he should take part. 'I said great and it snowballed into this,' the star quipped at the award ceremony, while performing a jig with his newly acquired hardware. 'I'm 98 years old. Can you believe it?' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus look loved-up during first outing as couple MORE: Demi Lovato marries boyfriend Jordan Lutes in fairytale wedding after 'waiting whole life for him' MORE: Chrissy Teigen shocks fans with photo of bandaged face after undergoing cosmetic procedure
Extra.ie
25-05-2025
- Extra.ie
Gardaí investigating if Michael Gaine was killed elsewhere
Gardaí are investigating if Michael Gaine was murdered at a different location before his dismembered remains were stuffed into a slurry tank running beneath his farm. It comes as a leading forensic expert this weekend warned it may not be possible to get evidence linking the killer to the Kerry farmer's remains. Partial human remains, believed to be those of the missing man, were found last week in a field where slurry was spread on Mr Gaine's farm. Forensic Gardai continue their examination of silage bales on the farm of Mike Gaine near Kenmare, County Kerry, on Wednesday. Pic: Don MacMonagle , Sources familiar with the investigation said detectives are investigating whether Mr Gaine's killer strategically parked the jeep near the slurry tank where the farmer's remains were found last weekend, almost two months after he was first reported missing. One source told 'The jeep wasn't parked where it was normally parked when it was at that location. The handbrake was also pulled up harder than was normal for Michael Gaine. 'One line of enquiry was whether or not the farmer was killed at the location his jeep was found, or elsewhere.' Michael Gaine. Pic: An Garda Síochána Missing Persons Detectives suspect a chainsaw may have been used to dismember the Kerry farmer's body after he was murdered. A chainsaw that had been previously unaccounted for was found by search teams earlier this week. Forensic examinations at the Kenmare farmyard are currently focused on a slatted shed – an animal housing unit with a slatted floor to facilitate waste management. Slurry tanks at the scene in Carrig East, Kenmare, where gardaí are investigating the disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. Pic: Noel Sweeney/PA Wire The slurry tank on Mr Gaine's farm is underneath this shed, and detectives are investigating whether the killer 'lifted that to throw him in the tank'. A source told 'They'd previously been focused on the cover side. But that has shifted now to the slatted unit.' A retired Garda forensic expert yesterday said that, while the investigation team will 'hope' to find crucial evidence from the slurry tank and the partial remains found last weekend, they cannot 'expect' it. Gardaí at the scene in Carrig East, Kenmare, investigating the disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. Pic: Noel Sweeney/PA Wire John Sweetman – author of Murder, Fraud And The Making Of A Garda Forensic Expert, who worked on some of the State's most notorious murders – told 'I would imagine the investigating guards have a fair idea of what went on and they have to find the evidence to support that.' 'They will get DNA to determine it is him [Mr Gaine] and they will be able to determine that [how he was cut up] from markings to the bone,' he said. Mr Sweetman said gardaí may also be able to tell how the popular farmer died. Flowers and tributes were left at the entrance to the farm of Michael Gaine in Carrig East, Kenmare, Co Kerry. Pic: Gráinne Ní Aodha/PA Wire 'They will still be able to garner some evidence from the bones. A cause of death is possible, but it depends if they found the entire body or not.' But the former detective, who was attached to the Garda Technical Bureau for more than 25 years, said it will be more difficult to link any evidence to the killer, as the slurry in the tank will have 'accelerated decomposition'. He explained: 'If they did find the hand, it's possible [it] wouldn't be in a state to be fingerprinted. You'd think [for] a guy that size [Michael Gaine was 5ft 10'] to be overpowered, you would be thinking along the lines of some sort of trauma. 'Very often when you're dealing with a decomposed body or dismembered body, bones tell an awful lot. If a sharp object was used, there may be markings on the bones or the ribs. 'It all depends on the condition of the body. But it is amazing what pathologists can do even after an extended period of time.' Mr Sweetman said it is very difficult for a killer to leave no forensic trace. He told 'It is hard to leave no trace, but I remember on the Scissor Sisters case, when they searched it [the house], there was only very small amounts. 'They had done a very good clean of it with bleach. Since then, there have been so many advancements, especially with poly lights, and you can make blood stand out more. 'Blood doesn't fluoresce, so if you can fluoresce everything else around you can see it. If he was killed outdoors, the scene would have been exposed to the elements [making preservation of evidence harder]. 'If [he was killed] inside, you'd expect to find something.' He said that, if Mr Gaine's jeep was driven by his killer, fingerprints or fibre from clothes could also be found. 'You might not get anything [fingerprints] if it was dirty or very greasy and grimy. Then they'd be looking for anything else, like blood or body fluids or fibres. Fibres can be very important.' Following the shock discovery of Michael Gaine's suspected remains last weekend, a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of the farmer's murder, but was released without charge on Monday night. The man, who was arrested last Sunday, was questioned for the maximum of 24 hours at Killarney garda station. understands the suspect, who is not Irish, is subject to deportation proceedings. The Minister for Justice and Equality has the power to issue a deportation order against any non-EEA national who is in the State without lawful permission. It's unclear whether or not an order was made for him to leave the State, but it is understood he was in communication with the Department of Justice before the murder of Michael Gaine. Mr Gaine, a 56-year-old sheep farmer with land near Kenmare, Co. Kerry, was reported missing from his home more than eight weeks ago. His farm at Carraig East was declared a crime scene over the weekend after the partial remains were discovered on his farm. A family member was spreading the slurry drawn from a tank in the farmyard on Friday evening when the spraying pipe became blocked. When he went to clear the pipe, the relative discovered human remains and notified gardaí. Gardaí had previously searched both slurry tanks on Mr Gaine's farm. Most of the material was drained from both tanks at the time, but nothing of evidential value was found.
Buzz Feed
18-05-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
The Shocking Question All New Moms Face
'She's beautiful. Oh, but aren't you absolutely exhausted?' My neighbor lovingly asked as she smiled at my 5-month-old daughter in her stroller. 'Actually, no. I'm great,' I replied. My neighbor shot me an incredulous look like I was lying. 'Oh, wow, well look at you!' It wasn't the first time I'd experienced this kind of exchange (with a neighbor, acquaintance or even a stranger) since I had my baby. I'd heard this question daily — sometimes asked to me, other times stated as a comment. After we finished exchanging pleasantries, I was left pondering the question, and the disbelief at my seemingly unnatural response. The depiction of the emotionally and physically exhausted parent — especially the mom — is ubiquitously portrayed in our society in movies, television and across social media. Sometimes me and my husband were together with the baby, but the question of sleep still got directed my way. This stereotype is steeped in some truth. New parents are often more tired than other humans. But a study in Sage Journals in 2019 found mothers experienced more fatigue and stress than fathers. For the first few months, through newborn night feeding, I can attest to that experience. While my daughter spent the first month of her life in the NICU, I was back home, pumping around the clock, every three hours, and bringing it back and forth to the hospital. Most nights, I barely stayed awake, to the lights, and sounds of old mystery shows like Murder, She Wrote and Columbo while I pumped milk for my new daughter. Once she arrived home, I still pumped almost nonstop, but my husband relieved some of the responsibilities. At 11 p.m. I'd leave him with a supply for the overnight shift. I caught up on sleep till the baby woke up at 6:30 in the morning. Was I the picture of sleep health, or getting the recommended amount per night? Definitely not. But I also wasn't miserably exhausted to the point of venting to anyone who said hello. Different Paths To Parenthood When I first got pregnant naturally at 37 after four months of trying, I couldn't believe my luck. It ended tragically at 18 weeks, followed by a much earlier miscarriage during the pandemic two years later. In 2021, I finally turned to IVF, thinking it would be an easy answer. But every cycle failed. An unsuccessful embryo transfer felt like a literal death. I went through nine rounds of IVF until I had my miracle baby at 43. When my daughter finally arrived, I felt especially committed to parenthood. Joy seemed to supersede the impending stress from nonstop feeds. Even in moments of stress and fatigue, which there were plenty of, I felt completely overcome with gratitude when I looked at my baby daughter. Of course I was tired, and had moments of stress. I was a brand new parent. I also admittedly had a newborn who slept well. Early months of round-the-clock feedings turned into a baby who could mostly get through the night without waking up. But that stereotype of the worn-out, defeated newborn mom I'd seen all over Instagram wasn't my experience thus far. Apparently it was my lack of complaining that perplexed everyone. We have new norms of achieving parenthood by methods other than spontaneous conception. Yet, our view of motherhood remains fairly one-dimensional. Our society has centered one image of what being a mother is like — which doesn't leave much space for other stories. My experience isn't uncommon. It's simply less studied (as of now), and not as widely discussed. Plenty of research has been done on the mental distress of couples who are affected by infertility experience. Yet, studies on the difference in well-being and life satisfaction after successful IVF is, in contrast, sparse. A study in the Human Fertility Journal found that couples who had babies through IVF were often more positive and happier than those who conceived naturally. Some reasons hypothesized were the extra support that couples who go through IVF receive and a greater level of satisfaction after trying for a long time. Last fall, the Netflix movie Joy told the story of the pioneers of IVF in the 1970s and the first IVF baby, Louise Joy Brown. The film's creator, Rachel Mason, drew inspiration from her own infertility story. Mason did IVF seven times before having her son, and said in an interview while promoting the movie, 'subconsciously, when you've fought for it, I think you enjoy it more.' When I interviewed Robyn Koslowitz, Ph.D., a psychologist and parenting educator, for this story, she explained, 'our suffering points us to the preferred life we'd like to have. It ultimately clarifies our values and priorities.' Her upcoming book 'Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle and Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be' describes the ways trauma can work as a superpower. Fertility trauma can build up a tolerance level for early caretaking that others who didn't have that extra time may not possess. My struggles with fertility prepared me in advance for many of the challenges of parenting. The six years I had to work on myself taught me resilience and instilled a fortitude in me that gave me new confidence. That sense of accomplishment and knowing I could do difficult things would serve as a useful tool while raising my daughter. 'It makes navigating the hard stuff a little easier, because you know you've done it once before,' Koslowitz told me. 'If what you went through makes you less afraid as a result, that's a superpower.' A 2024 Norwegian study — the largest to date comparing trends in parents who conceived through ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) versus naturally — found that having a baby via IVF was associated with lower levels of anxiety and depression. It illustrates that the negative emotions endured in infertility don't always continue into pregnancy or parenthood. An important aspect of these increased feelings of positivity is overwhelming gratitude. That dark period of wanting to be a mom has passed. But deep within me lies the knowledge that this could easily also not have happened. A lot of IVF is simply luck (though influencers may not want people to believe that). That understanding is why I'll never take my parental status for granted. Finding joy in even the stressful moments of mothering isn't about perpetuating toxic positivity, or implying others are ungrateful. It's about owning my own gratitude and leading with it — even in moments of stress — like baby's sleep schedules. Michelle Bias, a trauma expert with a master's degree in transpersonal psychology, said my grief and gratitude are linked. She defined this as a 'deep reverence for the gift of life.' 'Our past fully feeds into our experience as mothers. It's a life force pushing us forward, and what we learned systematically impacts how we parent.' 'Motherhood Is Not One-Size-Fits-All' Everyone seemed to want me to wear my new title of mother like a badge of honor, as if not admitting to exhaustion meant I wasn't doing something right. Being overwhelmed was what people understood. 'We fit mothers into familiar roles we see them play, and the societal expectations, like exhaustion — which we put solely on them — perpetuate these cultural narratives,' said Bias. 'The world isn't ready to leave room for different maternal experiences. The reply of your positive experience reframed it in a way people weren't used to hearing, and left them unsure how to express themselves. We need to realize that motherhood is not one-size-fits-all.' Now when I'm asked formulaic questions — which I get less with an 11-month-old, but still hear frequently — I've learned how to shift the conversation. Koslowitz defined it as a 'one-liner response that honors my experience, without pushing myself into the box that's been presented to me.' Similarly, Bias suggested asking a question in return. For now, when people ask me if I'm sleeping, I respond with four words: I'm enjoying the journey. HuffPost.
