She actually received mercy when she received a life sentence. She was supposed to get the death penalty, but when they did away with it, all the death sentences were commuted to life in prison. She's been up for parole numerous times, and has never proven herself worthy of release, even after almost 40 years.

I'm sure that Sharon and Roman would have preferred that Sharon get to live until 60, see their child grow, maybe see grandchildren. To Sharon Tate, 60 would have been a GIFT.

Do the crime, do the time. Brain tumor or not.