Bruce ##son , meanwhile , was convicted in 1969 murder of musician Gary Hinman and stuntman Donald ' buddy ' Shea . California Gov . Jerry Brown rejected parole board 's decision to release Davis citing brutality of the killings . Davis claimed he 's changed in life , earning a PhD and becoming a lawyer .
Bruce Davis , 72 , was convicted in 1969 slayings of musician Gary Hinman and stuntman Donald 'Shorty ' Shea . California Gov . Jerry Brown rejected parole board 's decision to release Davis citing brutality of the killings . Davis claimed he 's changed in prison , earning a PhD and becoming a minister .