Susan Atkins

The Deaths of "Lucy in the Sky" and "Sexy Sadie": A Tale of Two Women

Darin Murphy | Posted 11.29.2009 | Entertainment


Darin Murphy

One would remain an enigma whose legend mystified millions, while the other became a high profile murderer who horrified millions more.

How Would You Decide? -- Keeping Me Honest

Jim Lichtman | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living


Jim Lichtman

I do not want to create the false impression that compassion was the sole criteria parole commissioners faced during former Manson Family member Susan Atkins' 2009 hearing.

Susan Atkins Dead: Manson Follower Who Killed Sharon Tate Dies

AP | LINDA DEUTSCH | Posted 11.25.2009 | Home


LOS ANGELES — Susan Atkins, a member of the Charles Manson "family" who admitted ruthlessly stabbing pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death in th...

Sept. 7, 2009, News Update

Richard Valeriani | Posted 10.23.2009 | Politics


Richard Valeriani

Israeli government approves construction of hundreds of new homes in occupied West Bank. How do you say, "Up yours, Obama " in Hebrew?

How Would You Decide? -- Part II

Jim Lichtman | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Jim Lichtman

I asked readers to imagine sitting on the California parole board to decide whether to grant convicted murderer Susan Atkins "compassionate release" based on her terminally ill condition.

How Would You Decide?

Jim Lichtman | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


Jim Lichtman

Isn't it up to God to forgive the truly horrible, like members of the Manson Family? Should we forgive all mass-murderers? Must we go that far?