Bobby Beausoleil is an American musician and convicted murderer, born on November 6, 1947. He is best known for his involvement with the Manson Family, a cult led by Charles Manson in the late 1960s. Beausoleil was a member of the group during a time of significant criminal activity, which ultimately led to his arrest. In 1970, Beausoleil was convicted of the murder of Gary Hinman, a music teacher. He was sentenced to life in prison and has been incarcerated since then. Despite his criminal past, Beausoleil has continued to pursue music and art while serving his sentence.