Convicted mass murder Charles Manson, responsible for killing actress Sharon Tate, four others at her home on Aug. 9, 1969, and two grocers the night after, is getting married to a 26-year-old.
The woman, Afton Elaine “Star” Burton, told the Associated Press that she and 80-year-old Manson are indeed getting married. She said, "I love him. I'm with him. There's all kinds of things." She’s been a supporter of Manson for years, believing he’s innocent and running websites that state the same.
Burton actually moved to Corcoran, California nine years ago, where Manson’s prison is located, to be closer to him.
California Department of Corrections spokeswoman Terry Thornton said the wedding can take place at the prison, with an outside official performing the ceremony and 10 outside guests.
Burton said she wants to continue to work on Manson's case and marrying him would grant her access to information only available to relatives. However, she won’t be reaping the benefits of family visits because of Manson’s sentencing and lack of a parole date.
Manson last went up for parole in 2012 and was denied. He isn’t eligible again until 2027 when he’ll be 92.
[via AP]
