Obituary of Susan Atkins

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Susan Atkins

Susan Atkins (born May 7th, 1948 in San Gabriel, California) was a Criminal who was best known as a member of the "Manson family", led by Charles Manson. She was called Sadie Mae Glutz within the Manson family and was convicted of murder. Susan died on September 24, 2009 and her death was possibly because of brain cancer but it was listed as "natural causes".

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Susan Atkins Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Atkins, Susan
    • Common Name: Susan Atkins
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: San Gabriel, California, United States
    • Birth Date: May 07, 1948
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Sadie Mae Glutz
    • Occupation: Criminal
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Susan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Susan Denise Atkins
    • Father: Edward Atkins
    • Mother: Jeanette Atkins
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Donald Lee Laisure (married 1982-divorced 1982)
      • James Whitehouse (married 1987-2009, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 24 2009 at age 61
  • Place: Chowchilla, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

CriminalAmerican Born on May 7th Born in 1948 Born in California Died in 2009 Died at age 61 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"She was born in 1951 in the town of Auburn, California, the youngest of three children. A devout Catholic, Atkins protested against her father's lack of religion, and after he was arrested for drunk driving, Atkins's mother took her to a Roman Catholic church. Atkins's first job was at a convent in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. She worked her way up the food service ladder, starting as a server and eventually working her way up to head cook. In 1978, Atkins worked at the Applebees restaurant in San Francisco, where she met Ronald Reagan. (V)"

"Susan Atkins was a brave and resilient woman who lived her life with passion and fought against all odds, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire others for years to come. (V)"

"Susan lived a tumultuous life marked by shocking crimes and eventual imprisonment. (V)"

Is Ms. Susan Atkins still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-02 09:42:23
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