Leslie Van Houten is a convincted murderer who was an integral part of the Manson Family's LaBianca-Tate murders from the late '1960s. She was the last living member of this Manson family and she already served 53 years in prison. Back when she was convincted, Van Houten initially got life in prison and the death penalty. Although the California Supreme Court found that death penalty unconstitutional. During her time in jail, Van Houten decided to bank on the tragedy from all the media coverage and a book release. From that alone, she quietly made herself a fortune while hoping for a possibility of getting out through parole. Book deals and interviews weren't the only means for Van Houten to amass a fortune, she also took advantage of other forms of media rights.
What is Leslie Van Houten doing now?
On July 11, Leslie Van Houten was released on parole after 53 years in prison but she might not be able to spend that net worth at all. Her net worth is actually the value that her involvement in the murders had for the media and the impact it also had on society. During her time in prison, Leslie Van Houten obtained a master's degree and developed important computer skills. According to her attorney, she is prepared to go back to normal life as she is 100% supported by her family and friends. The heinous nature of her crimes will never allow Van Houten to lead a semi-normal life in any place where people recognize her. Being part of that Manson Family will leave a permanent scar on anybody.
Currently, Leslie Van Houten is 73 years old and she will attempt to live the final years of her life in the outside world after so many decades locked up. According to Forbes, Leslie Van Houten's actual net worth is $15 million. This net worth doesn't mean Leslie Van Houten has that kind of money to spend. It is actually unknown how much liquid cash she actually has. Over the years, the many deals for interviews and book deals she completed racked up that sum of money. California Governor Gavin Newsom blocked Van Houten's parole three times before the Court of Appeals made this decision to release her.
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