Mary Theresa Brunner (born December 17, 1943) [1] is an American criminal and former member of the "Manson Family" who was present during the 1969 murder of Gary Hinman, a California musician …

May 24, 2024 · Paroled in 1977, Mary Brunner cut ties with the Manson Family, changed her name, and moved to the Midwest. Now age 75, she hasn’t left much more of a trace since.

Mar 9, 2025 · Mary Brunner was initially charged with Hinman's murder but later received immunity as she testified against Beausoleil and Atkins. In 1971, Brunner assisted other members in robbing a gun...

After graduating, Brunner headed west, and took on a job at the UC Berkeley Library. In 1967, she met and took in Charles Manson. Brunner has become known as the first member of what would become …

Mary Brunner first met Charles Manson, while Manson was 33 and on parole from Terminal Island prison. She was one of the first vulnerable young women that became Manson followers and allowed …

Mary Brunner was born on December 17, 1943, which makes her 81 years old in 2025. She gained notoriety as a member of the infamous Manson Family, a cult led by Charles Manson in the late 1960s.

He was raised by her parents and grew up believing that Mary Brunner was his sister and his grandparents were his parents. He was told the truth when he was 9 years old. He now lives in the …

Mary Brunner was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in the family of John and Evelyn Brunner. After graduating from school, she moved to California and attended the University of Wisconsin …

Jun 10, 2025 · This article explored the life of Mary Brunner, the first follower of Charles Manson and a pivotal figure in the infamous Manson Family. It detailed her surprising background as a former …

Mary Theresa Brunner is an American criminal and former member of the "Manson Family" who was present during the 1969 murder of Gary Hinman, a California musici...