Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme Carrie Severt Period 5

Background Born October 22nd, 1948, Santa Monica, California -oldest of three kids -junior high was a part of Athenian Honor Society and the Girls Athletic Club. -High school became rebellious -started drinking and taking drugs - Barely graduated -Left home, then returned to attend El Camino Junior College *Home life was very hard, father would berate her for minor things.*

Charges 1st offense: -auto theft - contempt of court during Tate-LaBianca trial - Trespassing - Loitering - attempted murder *1st offense-a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule * A court order which in the context of a court trial or hearing declares a person or organization to have disobeyed or been disrespectful of the court's authority

Most recent crime committed Attempted assassinating President Gerald Ford - September 5th, 1975 - the gun never went off -was arrested and was sentenced life in prison - 1987 she attempted an prison escape - August 14th, 2009 was released on parole

Cultural References There is a Broadway musical called Assassins based on people who attempted or killed the president of the United States. Book called, Squeaky: The Life and Times of Lynette Fromme. “How much will you give for the lives of your childrens children, which is yourself? How much are people willing to give up for air, earth, water, animals, and the coming generations? I think the answer to that is pretty clear.”

Differential-Association Theory Lynette was a Manson girl, after she ran left home again, she met Manson. Soon, she accepted his life style and took part in his family life style. Even though, she was not convicted of any of the murders during the La-Bianca trial, she still was there to support her family. After, she still did criminal actions that she felt Manson would want her to do. She was lost after the conviction so she would follow Manson around from his different prisons. Soon after, she was convicted of attempted murder. Overall, Lynette was a lost girl that Manson found and soon became part of a family that was not good for her.