Breaking news on the true crime front… CNN is reporting that Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, a member of the Manson family who was convicted in 1975 of threatening then-President Gerald Ford with a gun, is being released from prison on parole on August 16th. Though Fromme never fired on Ford—and indeed, the chamber was empty—she has maintained an unwavering loyalty to Charles Manson, the cult leader held responsible for the murder of seven people in 1969, including actress Sharon Tate, who was eight and a half months pregnant at the time.
 
It’s impossible not to wonder what her feelings are for Manson now. In 1987, Fromme made an escape attempt that many believe was made because she learned Manson was ill. In past interviews, she praised Manson and disputed his jail sentence. One has to wonder – has anything changed? Is she still one of Manson’s disciples? How is it possible that Manson could hold such power over someone?

And how do you feel about her release from prison?