Bruce Davis, a follower of Charles Manson convicted in the 1969 murders of Donald "Shorty" Shea and Gary Hinman, has died at the age of 83. Officials confirmed his death, with the Solano County Coroner's Office stating he passed away at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, California.
Davis was sentenced to life in prison in 1972. He was not accused of direct involvement in the Tate-LaBianca murders, which claimed the lives of Sharon Tate and four others. His conviction stemmed from his role in the killings of Shea, a 35-year-old Hollywood stuntman, and Hinman, a 34-year-old musician and acquaintance of some Manson family members.
Davis's death occurred on September 11, according to reports, where he was pronounced dead at 11:03 p.m. while incarcerated. His parole hearing had previously been postponed.