Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry
Helter Skelter
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Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.Los Angeles, California · 1969


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Fame, money & betrayal
In August 1969, followers of Charles Manson murdered Sharon Tate and others at her home, then killed Leno and Rosemary LaBianca the following night. Manson and several followers were convicted. The extensive media coverage often examines how he directed and controlled the group.
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Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry
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Daily Independent Journal · 1971-10-23 · Page 53
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The Times · 1970-12-22 · Page 2
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Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released June 26, 2018. About 57 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released July 5, 2018. About 81 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLast Podcast On The Left
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released February 17, 2015. About 75 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLast Podcast On The Left
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released February 17, 2015. About 79 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLast Podcast On The Left
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released February 17, 2015. About 91 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Psyche
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released January 7, 2025. About 50 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime with Kendall Rae
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released April 4, 2023. About 22 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers: The True Stories
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released December 16, 2025. About 108 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThe Conspiracy Files
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released April 8, 2026. About 34 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers & Murderous Minds
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released March 17, 2025. About 53 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released April 8, 2025. About 52 minutes.
Listen to the episodeUNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released August 16, 2026. About 25 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers: Real Life Documentaries
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released December 13, 2025. About 108 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers & Murderous Minds
Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released March 20, 2025. About 52 minutes.
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The Manson Family Blog · Blog / essay
A long-running independent blog about the Tate–LaBianca murders and related Manson-case material. Posts include contributor research and interpretation.
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The archive indexes this broadcast under Charles Manson. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
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The California appellate opinion reviewing the Tate–LaBianca prosecution. The judicial opinion is dated 1976 despite an inconsistent date in the host’s metadata.
A separate appellate decision concerning the Gary Hinman and Donald Shea murders. These proceedings are distinct from the Tate–LaBianca trial.
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Real Stories
Was Charles Manson Born To Kill? | True Crime Story | Real Stories
Video from Real Stories covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 45:04.
Watch on YouTubeEXPLORE WITH US
The Disturbing Origins of Charles Manson: True Crime Documentary
Video from EXPLORE WITH US covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 36:01.
Watch on YouTubeReal Crime
Charismatic Cult Leader Charles Manson: Born To Kill | Real Crime
Video from Real Crime covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 45:05.
Watch on YouTubeCrime House
How Charles Manson Turned Followers Into Killers | Crimes Of...
Video from Crime House covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 1:16:48.
Watch on YouTubeDownfall True Crime
The Unbelievable Story of Charles Manson | Full Serial Killer Documentary
Video from Downfall True Crime covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 45:29.
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The FBI's Most Wanted Cult Leader: Charles Manson
Video from Real Crime covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 44:57.
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Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes | Official Trailer | Netflix
Trailer or preview from Netflix covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 2:22.
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Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes | Official Trailer | Netflix
Trailer or preview from AfricaOnNetflix covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 2:22.
Watch on YouTubeThe Casual Criminalist
Charles Manson: America's Most Infamous Cult Leader
Video from The Casual Criminalist covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 51:49.
Watch on YouTubeInvestigation Discovery
Crimes of the Century- The Evil Charles Manson
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Length: 3:19.
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