Manson Mysteries

More Manson Family Movies

2010-08-23T23:30:00.002-04:00

Biopic Of Former Beach Boy Dennis Wilson In The WorksThese two we've known about for a while, but they still seem to be moving forward:Manson Girls by Susanna Loand Taming the Beast

Parole Granted for Former Manson Family Member Bruce Davis

2010-01-29T13:09:00.000-05:00

January 28th 2010: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Board of Parole Hearings today recommended a grant of parole for convicted killer and former Charles Manson associate Bruce Davis during a parole consideration hearing at California Men’s Colony. Davis was sent to state prison on April 21, 1972 with a life sentence from Los Angeles County for two counts of

Ed...now & then

2010-01-08T17:08:00.001-05:00

http://www.relix.com/features/2010/01/08/the-fugs-american-peace-creepsThe benefit concert is scheduled to take place on Friday, January 22, 2010, at St. Anne's Warehouse in Dumbo (Brooklyn, NY).http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=47072http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2009/11/clip_job_fug_yo.php

Charles Manson & South Park

2009-12-23T02:03:00.000-05:00

Charles Manson is 75 today

2009-11-12T01:43:00.002-05:00

"Charles Manson, the cult figure who masterminded one of the most cold-blooded murders of the 20th Century, turns 75 in Corcoran State Prison in California, where he is likely to end his days. His birthday falls in the 40th anniversary year of the murders. The 35th anniversary year of the best-seller that chronicles the prosecution, "Helter Skelter," also falls in 2009. The birthday could prompt

Lauren Willett's murder: November 10/11, 1972

2009-11-10T08:33:00.007-05:00

"The victim was subsequently identified as James T. Willett, twenty-six, a former Marine from Los Angeles County. This information appeared on radio and TV newscasts on Friday, November 10.On Saturday, November 11, Stockton, California, police spotted Willett’s station wagon parked in front of a house at 720 West Flora Street. When refused entry to the house, they broke in, arresting two men and

James Willett's body found: November 8, 1972

2009-11-08T00:03:00.001-05:00

"On November 6, a seventy-one-year-old man hiking in the woods outside Guerneville saw a hand protruding from the ground. Soon thereafter, authorities extracted a headless, rotting body from its grave. The right hand was missing, and the corpse was so badly decomposed that the coroner could not tell whether it had been male or female. He estimated it had been buried for several months,

Patricia Krenwinkel's newest hearing date

2009-11-06T23:39:00.001-05:00

California Institution for Women -- PANEL AInmate's NameKRENWINKEL, PATRICIACDC # W0831402/01/201001:00 PMCountyLos AngelesHearing TypeSubsequent Suitability Hearinghttp://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Divisions_Boards/BOPH/docs/hearing_sched_0210.pdf

Vincent Bugliosi in the Show Me State

2009-11-01T17:26:00.000-05:00

Vincent Bugliosi, the prosecutor in the Charles Manson murder case, will speak on Friday, November 6, 2009 at noon at the Lumiere Place Theatre in St. Louis. The event is a Continuing Legal Education event sponsored by MissouriLawyers.com.Bugliosi is coming to St. Louis on Friday, November 6 for an "Inside the Actor's Studio"-style Continuing Legal Education event, sponsored by

Nancy & Lyn

2009-10-19T11:44:00.000-04:00

37 years ago today: James Willett's murder

2009-10-16T11:32:00.000-04:00

, at a house rented by Roman Polanski,10050 Cielo Drive, Steven Parent, Jay Sebring, Voytek Frykowski, Abigail Folger, and Sharon Tate were murdered by Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, & Charles Watson while Linda Kasabian watched. Later that same day, the fire department reported to police that they had seen VW engines on July 24th and

Charles Manson in prison with Ed George

2009-08-08T18:23:00.006-04:00

Embedded video from CNN VideoEd George's book:Taming the Beast: Charles Manson's Life Behind BarsMr. George mentions the autograph/letter business.Here's the inside scoop from AC:"Okay, if you got an autograph from Charles, it's likely real. He signs his own letters.Sending out his own signature is NOT illegal.If you got anything from Kenny Calihan, it's likely fake.Kenny was caught by

Gregg Jakobson on Charlie & the Family

2009-08-08T09:50:00.002-04:00

40 years ago: August 8, 1969

2009-08-08T00:48:00.003-04:00

Winifred Chapman washed Sharon Tate's front door around noon.Charles 'Tex' Watson's fingerprint would later be found on this door. Charles Manson and Stephanie Schram returned to Spahn Ranch around 2:00 PM. Manson learned Bobby Beausoleil had been arrested for Hinman murder. In the afternoon, Manson gave Mary

Laurel Canyon

2009-08-07T22:30:00.001-04:00

Embedded video from CNN VideoMichael Walker's book:Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Rock-and-Roll's Legendary Neighborhood

40 years ago: August 7, 1969

2009-08-07T21:18:00.001-04:00

Charles Manson and Stephanie Schram left Spahn Ranch and went to her sister's house in San Diego to get her clothes. Received traffic citation near Oceanside, CA. Drove 1952 cream colored Ford bakery van with license K70683.Manson told Schram's sister that blacks were getting ready to overthrow the whites. Spent night in San Diego.Last time Garretson had

Leslie, My Name Is Evil

2009-08-07T14:36:00.003-04:00

Thanks to AmazingG of truthontatelabianca.com for this interesting find:Wow.I wonder how John Waters feels about this. ;)

Vincent Bugliosi on the radio

2009-08-07T11:30:00.005-04:00

Winifred Chapman cleaned the Tate bedroom door where Krenwinkel's fingerprint would later be found.Manson went to Esalen Institute in Big Sur, at night (per Bugliosi).Apparently, he auditioned for several people and was turned down.August 6Bobby Beausoleil arrested for Hinman murder.Charles Manson left Los Angeles headed for Big Sur. Bought gas in Canoga Park.May have gone to Esalen Institute in Big Sur that day (per Sanders).August 4Charles Manson picked up Stephanie Schram, probably in Gorda, CA and bought gas in Lucia, CA.

Charles Manson's writing

2009-08-04T12:20:00.000-04:00

Leslie Van Houten, John Waters & Bugliosi

2009-08-03T12:21:00.000-04:00

Leslie Van Houten's friendship with John Waters on the HuffpostVincent Bugliosi Discusses the 40th Anniversary of the Manson Trials on IYFR

Charles Manson is NOT making an album with Phil Spector or running an autograph business from prison

2009-08-02T23:40:00.000-04:00

Yellow journalism abounds with the 40th anniversary loomingIn the past week dozens of internet news sites have picked up gossip from Page Six (here & here) and twisted them into headlines. These stories of Charles Manson's activities in prison are most likely false.A friend of mine spoke with two correction officers from Corcoran the other night. His report:The COs "said it was total BS. We

Esalen Institute

2009-08-02T11:45:00.017-04:00

I've always wondered about the interesting timing of Charlie & Stephanie's trip to Big Sur and either Abigail Folger or Sharon Tate's alleged Esalen visit 40 years ago today. In all likelihood, it is just yet another one of those very intriguing coincidences.More on Esalen:Official Home Page of Esalen InstituteForum Discussion on Esalen, TLB & the Manson Family:The Esalen InstituteBooks on

40 years ago: August 1, 1969

2009-08-01T11:51:00.004-04:00

August 1, 1969 Police flew over Spahn Movie Ranch and observed VW parts. Barry Hanlin reported to police seeing two men with rifles walking along highway near Spahn Movie Ranch and having heard automatic weapons being fired during evening hours, recently. (~ the 1st) Manson told Family that he was going to Big Sur

Lynette Fromme meets Gerald Ford

2009-07-31T00:00:00.000-04:00

As the possibility of Lynette Fromme's release draws near, here's a glimpse as to how she ended up at FMC-Carswell.September 5, 1975:President Gerald Ford Assassination Attempt L. Fromme (1975)by QualityInformation

40 years ago - Late July 1969

2009-07-30T00:04:00.001-04:00

July 30Fire Department spotted several rifles at Spahn Movie Ranch. Reported to police on August 9, 1969.Call to Esalen Institute placed from Tate house @ 3:07 PM.July 31Gary Hinman's body was discovered.Late July 1969Charles Manson told Danny DeCarlo that establishment pigs should have their throats cut and be hung by their feet.http://www.charliemanson.com/timeline-1969.htm

Charles Manson & Phil Spector at Corcoran

2009-07-27T11:56:00.009-04:00

Phil Spector recently received an invitation to Manson's cell? Nope.Update 8/2:The California Department of Corrections says this story is an impossible creation concocted by Spector's camp.Manson welcomed the legendary music producer to California's Corcoran State Prison where he's serving a 19-year sentence after being convicted in the murder of actress Lara Clarkson by requesting he stop by

Charles Manson: Most Evil

2009-07-25T20:39:00.003-04:00

Manson: Most Evil on Investigation Discovery "Retrace the investigation of Charles Manson and how he convinced young, middle-class men and women to commit unthinkable acts of violence. Dr. Stone speaks with two of Manson's followers [Catherine Share & Barbara Hoyt] to gain insight into his power." Jul 26, 2:00pmJul 27, 3:00am

40 years ago - July 24-29, 1969

2009-07-24T00:57:00.004-04:00

July 24Flat bed truck with 2 or 3 VW engines was spotted at Spahn Movie Ranch by fire department who reported it to police on August 9, 1969.July 25 to 27Gary Hinman held captive, tortured, and murdered by Bobby Beausoleil, Susan Atkins, & Mary Brunner.July 28Police found two stolen vehicles at Spahn Movie Ranch. Police encountered a man named Summers, who was probably Charles Manson. Search of

Sharon Tate LA event

2009-07-22T12:41:00.009-04:00

ICON: THE LIFE AND STYLE OF SHARON TATE OPENING NIGHT: AUGUST 8th, 2009 7PM-MIDNIGHTICON is a three-day multi-media event celebrating the style and life of Sharon Tate on the 40th anniversary of her passing. Opening night will be held at High Profile Productions in Culver City, CA. initiating the launch of a new body of work by mixed media artist Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell. This art &

40 years ago - Mid July 1969

2009-07-21T11:43:00.002-04:00

• July 14: Easy Rider premieres.July 15: VW reported stolen from Dick Joyce Volkswagen Agency In Van Nuys. Spotted in ditch at Spahn Movie Ranch about August 1, 1969 during aerial flyover by Officer Ted Leigh.• July 16: Apollo 11 launches.July 18: Mark Walts was murdered in Santa Monica. Some believe he was a Manson Family victim.• July 18: Mary Jo Kopechne dies in Chappaquiddick incident

Gorightly's Book Promo Tour

2009-07-12T13:15:00.003-04:00

Manson Mythos Road Show From August 9th – 13th, Adam Gorightly will be on the road promoting Creation Books’ updated re-issue of The Shadow over Santa Susana: Black Magic, Mind Control & the Manson Family MythosJoin Adam & friends for the official Shadow Over Santa Susana book launch on Sunday, August 9th, 4PM – 7PM at Soap Plant/Wacko/La Luz De Jesus Gallery in Hollywood. At this event, Adam

Charles Manson, The Process & Dennis Wilson

2009-07-02T20:04:00.004-04:00

Thanks to Paul for finding & posting this link:Charles Manson Exclusive Radio Interview on zzzlistKudos to Cats and Shawn for sharing this one:Free E-book: Process Church of the Final Judgment DocumentsLastly here's a nice find from DVS:Cease to Exist-Documentary (2007)

40 years ago - Early July 1969

2009-06-30T08:16:00.005-04:00

Early July 1969Diane Lake says Charles Manson told the Family: I'm going to have to start the revolution.July 1Charles Manson shot Bernard 'Lotsapoppa' Crowe. T.J. Wallerman was present.July 4Catherine 'Gyspy' Share visited Charles Melton and met Linda Kasabian. Gypsy told Linda about Manson. Linda and Tanya moved to Spahn Ranch that same day. Kasabian was intimate with Charles 'Tex' Watson and

Woodstock, the Moon and Manson

2009-06-25T14:36:00.007-04:00