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Bruce Davis, ex-Charles Manson follower who was repeatedly denied parole, dies, authorities say
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What happenedBruce Davis, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted of slayings more than a half-century ago, has died while incarcerated.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Charles Manson’s ‘right-hand man,’ Bruce Davis, dies in prison at 83". The center frames it as "Bruce Davis, ex-Charles Manson follower who was repeatedly denied parole, dies, authoriti...".
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Left / center-leftCharles Manson’s ‘right-hand man,’ Bruce Davis, dies in prison at 83
The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report
CenterBruce Davis, ex-Charles Manson follower who was repeatedly denied parole, dies, authorities say
WLS / ABC7 Chicago · Center · News report
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Charles Manson’s ‘right-hand man,’ Bruce Davis, dies in prison at 83
While he was not involved in the group’s most infamous murders prosecutors described Bruce Davis as an integral member of Charles Manson’s inner circle.
