Linda Kasabian (1949–2023), key witness against Manson Family

Linda Kasabian was a Manson Family follower who helped put Charles Manson behind bars as a key witness for the prosecution.

• Died: January 21, 2023 (Who else died on January 21?)
• Details of death:Died in Tacoma, Washington at the age of 73.

Witness for the prosecution

Kasabian became associated with the Manson Family at the age of 20, bringing her young daughter to live with them at the Spahn Ranch. It was only a month after she joined them that Manson and his followers murdered eight people, including actress Sharon Tate. Though Kasabian didn’t participate in the murders, she drove other members to the scenes of their crimes. She later turned herself in to the authorities and agreed to testify against Manson and his followers. She was offered immunity from prosecution in exchange. Her testimony was considered crucial to the convictions of Manson and several of his followers. After the trial, Kasabian changed her name and attempted to avoid the public eye, though she gave occasional interviews.

Full obituary: The New York Times