`` He earned it , '' defense attorney says of recommendation . Davis was sent to prison on April 21 , 1972 , for the 1969 first-degree murders of musician Gary Hinman and stuntman Donald `` Shorty '' Shea . California parole board formally recommends parole for Davis , 70 . Governor must modify , affirm or reverse the recommendation in 70 . Bruce Davis is serving a life sentence for 70 first-degree murders of two men .
`` He earned it , '' defense attorney says of recommendation . California parole board formally recommends parole for Davis , 70 . Governor must modify , affirm or reverse the recommendation in 70 . Bruce Davis is serving a life sentence for 70 first-degree murders of two men .