About this episode

This episode explores the Manson Murders and the influence of Charles Manson over his followers during the tragic events in Los Angeles.

Charles Manson did not personally carry out the Tate-LaBianca murders, but the evidence showed how his control over the Manson Family helped turn paranoia, failed ambition and criminal loyalty into two nights of murder in Los Angeles. This episode of Compact Murder follows the facts behind The Manson Murders, from Spahn Ranch and the Helter Skelter theory to the killings of Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Wojciech Frykowski, Steven Parent, Leno LaBianca and Rosemary LaBianca, before tracing the investigation, trial and long legal aftermath. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #TheMansonMurders, #CharlesManson, #MansonFamily, #TateLaBiancaMurders, #SharonTate, #TrueCrimeHistory, #CompactMurder, #CrimeHistory, #1960sHistory, #LosAngelesHistory

People in this episode

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Topics covered

• Manson Family
• Tate-LaBianca murders
• true crime
• criminal psychology
• 1960s history
• Los Angeles history

Keywords

• Manson Murders
• Charles Manson
• Sharon Tate
• true crime
• Helter Skelter
• Los Angeles
• crime history
• 1960s

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