Susan Atkins has admitted she stabbed pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death . The former babysitter of the late star was convicted in 1969 and sentenced to life imprisonment for her role in Tate's death. Atkins has terminal brain cancer and just months to live . And that 's not 'neat , ' and that 's not 'cool . ' '' She was denied compassionate release in July 2008 .
Susan Atkins has admitted she stabbed pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death . The former babysitter of the late star was convicted in 1969 and sentenced to life imprisonment for her role in Tate's death. Atkins has terminal brain cancer and just months to live . She was denied compassionate release in July 2008 .