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Probate

Jan. 29, 2018

LA won’t decide future of Manson’s body, but will rule on his estate

Even in death, Charles Manson continues to be a nightmare. On Friday, a superior court judge said who gets Manson’s body will be decided in either Kings or Kern counties, while control of his estate will be decided in Los Angeles County.

LA won’t decide future of Manson’s body, but will rule on his estate
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Cowan

LOS ANGELES — Even in death, Charles Manson continues to be a nightmare. On Friday, a superior court judge said Kings or Kern counties will decide who gets the killer’s remains, while control of his estate will be decided in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Cowan said state law dictates that the county in which Manson resided at death, not where his home was, governs who gets to decide what to do with...

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