Bruce Davis, Former Manson Follower Convicted in 1969 Murders, Dies in Prison
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- Bruce Davis, a former follower of Charles Manson convicted of two 1969 murders, died while serving a life sentence at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville.
- Davis had been denied parole multiple times by governors including Newsom, Schwarzenegger, and Brown.
- He admitted to holding a gun during the Hinman killing and cutting Shea with a knife.
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Why It Matters
Bruce Davis was a follower of Charles Manson and convicted for his role in the 1969 murders of Gary Hinman and Donald Shea. He had been denied parole multiple times over decades by California governors.
Bruce Davis, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson who was convicted of two murders more than half a century ago, has died while serving a life sentence, according to officials.
Davis died on Friday at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, as reported by the Solano County coroner’s office to ABC News.
Davis had been denied parole numerous times over the decades, according to state officials. Governors Gavin Newsom, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown consistently rejected parole board recommendations for his release. Charles Manson died in prison in 2017 at the age of 83.
Davis was convicted for his role in the 1969 killings of musician Gary Hinman and stuntman Donald “Shorty” Shea. During a 2014 parole hearing, Davis admitted to holding a firearm while Manson attacked Hinman with a sword and cutting Shea with a knife. Following the Hinman homicide, other group members used the victim’s blood to write “political piggy” on a wall.
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Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of Bruce Davis's death?
- Are there any surviving victims or family members who have commented on his death?
- Will there be any official memorial or public response to his passing?
