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Lynette Alice "Squeaky" Fromme (born October 22, 1948) is a former member of Charles Manson's "Family", convicted of attempting to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford in 1975. The nickname "Squeaky" was reportedly given to her in reference to the squeak noise she would make when George Spahn would playfully grab her leg at their Spahn Ranch commune. She is currently serving a life in prison. Image File history File links Lynfromme. ... is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... For other uses, see Santa Monica (disambiguation). ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Assassin and Assassins redirect here. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas US Government Portal For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ... Life imprisonment is a term used for a particular kind of sentence of imprisonment. ... is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Charles Milles Manson (b. ... Assassin and Assassins redirect here. ... For other persons named Gerald Ford, see Gerald Ford (disambiguation). ... The Spahn Ranch is a a 500 acre ranch at 1200 Santa Susana Pass Road in the Santa Susana Mountains. ... The Spahn Ranch is a a 500 acre ranch at 1200 Santa Susana Pass Road in the Santa Susana Mountains. ... Life imprisonment is a term used for a particular kind of sentence of imprisonment. ...

Early life

Fromme was born in Santa Monica, California, to Helen Benziger Fromme, a homemaker, and William Millar Fromme, an aeronautical engineer. For other uses, see Santa Monica (disambiguation). ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

As a child, Fromme was a performer for a popular local dance group called Westchester Lariats [1], which performed on The Lawrence Welk Show and at the White House. However, Fromme's home life was troubled, as her father was known to be both rough and cold, and this extended to his treatment of his daughter.^{[citation needed]} In the end, he refused to speak to her, or even in some cases to stay in the same room with her. In 1963, the family moved to Redondo Beach, a suburb of Los Angeles, and Fromme began drinking and taking drugs. Her grades in high school dropped, but she managed to graduate in 1966. She moved out of her parents' house for a few months before her father convinced her to attend El Camino Junior College. This lasted only for about two months before an argument with her father left her homeless. The Lawrence Welk Show is a musical variety show hosted by former big band leader Lawrence Welk. ... For other uses, see White House (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Redondo Beach. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... // [[General Information]] El Camino College is a two-year public community college located in Torrance in Los Angeles County, California. ...

Charles Manson and Manson Family involvement

Fromme went to Venice Beach, where she ended up depressed and crying on a bench. Charles Manson, who had been recently released from federal prison at Terminal Island near Long Beach, saw her in this state and struck up an acquaintance with her. Fromme found Manson's philosophies and attitudes appealing, and became friends and travelled with him, and other young people such as Mary Brunner and Susan Atkins. She lived in southern California at Spahn Ranch, and in the desert near Death Valley. Charles Manson asked Lynette Fromme to sleep with George Spahn, and thus the Mansonites got free lodging at the deserted Spahn Ranch. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Charles Milles Manson (b. ... Reservation Point at the very southwest tip of Teminal Island. ... Mary Brunner in a 1969 mugshot. ... Susan Atkins during the trial. ... The Spahn Ranch is a a 500 acre ranch at 1200 Santa Susana Pass Road in the Santa Susana Mountains. ... For other uses, see Death Valley (disambiguation). ...

After Manson and some of his followers were arrested for committing what would become known as the Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969, Fromme and the remaining "Family" camped outside of the trial first with X's, and later swastikas carved into their foreheads, proclaiming Manson's innocence and preaching his apocalyptic philosophy to the news media, as well as to anyone else who would listen. She was never charged with involvement in the murders, but was convicted of attempting to prevent Manson's imprisoned followers from testifying, as well as contempt of court when she herself refused to testify. She was given short jail sentences for both offenses. Charles Milles Manson (b. ... This article is about the symbol. ... Look up Apocalypse in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Contempt of court is a court ruling which, in the context of a court trial or hearing, deems an individual as holding contempt for the court, its process, and its invested powers. ...

Fromme moved to Stockton, California, with friends Nancy Pitman and Priscilla Copper, a pair of ex-convicts named Michael Monfort and James Craig, and a couple, James and Lauren Willett. When the Willetts died within days of each other, the housemates were taken into custody. However, she was released due to a lack of evidence. She then moved into a Sacramento apartment with her friend, fellow Manson family member Sandra Good. The two wore robes on occasion and changed their names to symbolize their devotion to Manson's new religion. Lynette became "Red" in honor of her red hair and the redwoods, and Sandy became "Blue" for her blue eyes and the ocean. Nickname: Motto: Stocktons Great, Take A Look! Location in San Joaquin County and the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County San Joaquin Incorporated 1850 Government - Mayor Edward J. Chavez - City Manager J. Gordon Palmer, Jr. ... Sacramento redirects here. ... Sandra Good was a friend and room-mate of Lynette Squeaky Fromme, who allegedly attempted to assassinate US President Gerald Ford, at the time of the threat. ...

Assassination attempt

On the morning of September 5, 1975, she went to Sacramento's Capitol Park (reportedly to plead with President Gerald Ford about the plight of the California redwoods) dressed in a nun-like red robe and armed with a .45 Colt semi-automatic, which she pointed at Ford. The weapon was loaded with four rounds, but none were in the firing chamber. She was immediately restrained by Secret Service agents, and while she was being further restrained and handcuffed, managed to say a few sentences to the on-scene cameras, emphasizing that the gun did not "go off".^[1] Fromme is reported to have subsequently told the Sacramento Bee that she had deliberately ejected the round in her weapon's chamber before leaving home that morning, and investigators later found a .45 ACP round in her bathroom.^[2] Image File history File links Frommeassassinationattempt. ... Image File history File links Frommeassassinationattempt. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Counter Assault Team. ... It has been suggested that Targeted killing be merged into this article or section. ... is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other persons named Gerald Ford, see Gerald Ford (disambiguation). ... .45 ACP cartridges .45 redirects here. ... In firearms, the chamber is the part of the barrel in which the cartridge is inserted prior to being fired. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Counter Assault Team. ... The Sacramento Bee is a daily newspaper published in Sacramento, California, in the United States. ...

After a lengthy trial in which she refused to cooperate with her own defense, she was convicted of the attempted assassination of the president and received a life sentence under a 1965 law (prompted by the assassination of President John F. Kennedy) which specified a maximum sentence of life in prison for attempted presidential assassinations. When U.S. Attorney Duane Keyes recommended severe punishment because she was "full of hate and violence," Fromme threw an apple at him, hitting him between the eyes.^{[citation needed]} Assassin and Assassins redirect here. ... John Kennedy and JFK redirect here. ... This article is about the fruit. ...

Aftermath

In 1979, she was transferred out of the women's prison in Dublin, California, for attacking a fellow inmate, Julienne Busic, with the claw end of a hammer. On December 23, 1987, she escaped from the Alderson Federal Prison Camp in Alderson, West Virginia, attempting to meet up with Manson, whom she had heard had testicular cancer. She was captured again two days later and is now serving time in Texas at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell. Though she has been eligible for parole since 1985, Fromme has consistently waived her right to a hearing. The public library in Dublin Dublin is a suburban city of the East (San Francisco) Bay region of Alameda County, California, United States. ... Julienne Busic was the wife of Zvonko Busic and a member of the Croatian Freedom Fighters. ... is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... Alderson Federal Prison Camp, also known as Federal Prison Camp, Alderson or FPC Alderson, is a federal prison in the United States for minimum-security female inmates. ... Alderson is a town located in West Virginia. ... Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system. ... The Federal Medical Center (FMC) Carswell outside of Fort Worth, Texas in Carswell, Texas, is a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility that provides specialized medical and mental health services to female offenders. ... This article is about the year. ...

Trivia

According to Stephen Davis in his book Hammer of the Gods, Fromme also was stalking Jimmy Page, guitarist of Led Zeppelin. One of Zeppelin's security staff asked her to leave the hotel the band was staying in. This was days before her attempt on Ford's life. Stephen Joshua Sondheim (b. ... John Weidman is an American librettist. ... Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman and was based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. ... John Warnock Hinckley, Jr. ... Duet may refer to: Duet, musical form Duet, Fox sitcom This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... For the bands 1969 eponymous debut album, see Led Zeppelin (album). ...

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References

Bravin, Jess (1997). Squeaky: The Life and Times Of Lynette Alice Fromme. St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0312187629. Headquartered in the legendary Flatiron Building in New York City, St. ...

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Categories: All articles with unsourced statements | Articles with unsourced statements since November 2007 | 1948 births | Failed assassins | Living people | Manson Family | Prisoners serving life sentences | People from Santa Monica, California | Gerald Ford | Alumni of University High School (Los Angeles, California) This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Charles Milles Manson (b. ... Susan Atkins during the trial. ... Robert Kenneth Bobby Beausoleil (born 6 November 1947, in Santa Barbara, California), was an associate of the Charles Manson Family, and was convicted of killing music teacher/drug dealer Gary Hinman on July 27, 1969. ... Mary Brunner in a 1969 mugshot. ... Sandra Good was a friend and room-mate of Lynette Squeaky Fromme, who allegedly attempted to assassinate US President Gerald Ford, at the time of the threat. ... Linda Louise Kasabian (born Linda Drouin, 1949) was the star witness in the Tate-LaBianca murders, for which Charles Manson and members of his family were convicted. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Leslie Van Houten during the Tate/LaBianca trial. ... // Paul Alan Watkins (born January 25, 1950; died August 3, 1990)[1][2][3] was a member of Charles Mansonâ€™s â€œFamily. ... Tex Watson during the Tate-La Bianca trial. ... Gary Hinman was the first person murdered by the Manson Family, which started the killing spree, for which several of the members were later convicted of, and remain incarcerated by the California dept. ... Abigail Anne Folger (August 11, 1943 â€“ August 9, 1969) was an American coffee heiress, debutante, socialite, volunteer social worker, civil rights devotee and member of the prominent United States Folger family. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Steven Earl Parent (February 12, 1951 - August 9, 1969) was a victim of the Charles Manson murders. ... Jay Sebring (October 10, 1933 â€“ August 9, 1969) was a successful international American hair stylist to American celebrities. ... Sharon Marie Tate (January 24, 1943 â€“ August 9, 1969) was a Golden Globe-nominated American actress. ... ATWA is an environmental organization founded by Charles Manson. ... // The murders perpetrated by Charles Manson and members of his Family were inspired in part by Mansons prediction of Helter Skelter, an apocalyptic war he believed would arise from tension over racial relations between blacks and whites. ... On March 6, 1970, Charles Manson released an album entitled Lie: The Love & Terror Cult to help finance his defense in his trial for the Tate-LaBianca murders. ... The Family Jams is an album featuring members of the Charles Manson family. Recorded in or around 1970, the album was released in 1997. ... Charles Manson Superstar is a documentary film about Charles Manson, directed by Nikolas Schreck in 1989. ... Helter Skelter is a true crime book by Vincent Bugliosi (with Curt Gentry) about the 1969 Manson Family murders and Bugliosis own prosecution of Charles Manson and his followers. ... Helter Skelter is a 1976 TV film based on the 1974 book by prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. ... I Drink Your Blood is a cult classic horror film originally released in 1970. ... Manson is a 1973 Oscar nominated documentary directed by Robert Hendrickson and Laurence Merrick. ... Living Type is the third single released from Powderfingers second album Double Allergic. ... A low budget B film about the Manson family. ...

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