Mass murderer Charles Manson has received a license to marry 26-year old Elaine Burton, a woman who has spent the last nine years trying to exonerate him. While a date has not yet been set, Burton told reporters she plans to marry Manson, now 80, next month.

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When asked why, Burton said that she was interested in working his case, and that marrying him would allow her access to particular evidence and information.

Manson was convicted after being found guilty in the murders of seven people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate. 

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