Clovia Lawrence is a seasoned broadcast journalist who is best known in the Richmond Metropolitan area as "Miss Community" or "Community Clovia." With more than 20 years experience, her real passion is in tackling tough topics and issues that affect the lives of people from every walk of life. Ms. Lawrence is the product of the Richmond Public School system and a graduate of Virginia Union University. Covering the Central Virginia market, she has a proven track record as a news reporter, announcer, and community affairs director working at more than a dozen radio stations in virtually every format.
Charles Manson and the “Manson Family” were one of the most infamous murderers in US history. The leader of the family, Manson died Sunday at the age of 83 from natural causes at a hospital in Bakersfield, California. Most of the surviving members who killed actress Sharon Tate and six other people on August 9, 1969 are still in prison. Patricia Krenwinkel, 69, Leslie Van Houten, 68, and Charles “Tex” Watson, 71, remain in California prisons. Steve “Clem” Gorgan, 66, was paroled in 1985. Linda Kasbian testified for the prosecution in exchange for immunity. The 68-year-old Kasabian did not serve any time in prison.
