New photos of Charles Manson released

By Michael Cary, CNN

Updated 1642 GMT (0042 HKT) April 5, 2012

This image of infamous inmate Charles Manson was issued in August 2017. Manson, the cult leader whose followers committed heinous murders almost a half century ago, <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/20/us/charles-manson-dead/index.html" target="_blank">died Sunday</a>, November 19, of natural causes, according to the California Department of Corrections. He was 83.
Photos: Charles Manson: The infamous inmate
This image of infamous inmate Charles Manson was issued in August 2017. Manson, the cult leader whose followers committed heinous murders almost a half century ago, died Sunday, November 19, of natural causes, according to the California Department of Corrections. He was 83.
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This image of Manson was taken in 2011. He served nine life terms in California prisons and was denied parole 12 times.
Photos: Charles Manson: The infamous inmate
This image of Manson was taken in 2011. He served nine life terms in California prisons and was denied parole 12 times.
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In this 2009 prison photo, Manson is seen without his trademark long hair.
Photos: Charles Manson: The infamous inmate
In this 2009 prison photo, Manson is seen without his trademark long hair.
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Manson is seen slightly disheveled in this 2006 prison photo.
Photos: Charles Manson: The infamous inmate
Manson is seen slightly disheveled in this 2006 prison photo.
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Manson is pictured in a prison photo from 2002.
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Manson is pictured in a prison photo from 2002.
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Manson in a 1996 prison photo.
Photos: Charles Manson: The infamous inmate
Manson in a 1996 prison photo.
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Manson smirks at the camera in this 1978 photo.
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Manson smirks at the camera in this 1978 photo.
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In this 1970 photo, Manson is seen with a swastika tattoo on his forehead.
Photos: Charles Manson: The infamous inmate
In this 1970 photo, Manson is seen with a swastika tattoo on his forehead.
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This 1969 mugshot shows Manson soon after the murder of actress Sharon Tate.
Photos: Charles Manson: The infamous inmate
This 1969 mugshot shows Manson soon after the murder of actress Sharon Tate.
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Story highlights

  • Manson was sentenced in 1969 killing of Sharon Tate, others
  • Manson's latest parole hearing is scheduled for April 11
  • He has been denied parole 11 times and is not a model prisoner, officials say
The latest photos of notorious killer Charles Manson have been released by the California Department of Corrections, one week before his next parole hearing.