47. The Manson Family Murders Part 1

Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! 

For the one year anniversary of Murder & Merlot, we are celebrating by telling the story that started our passion for true crime: The Manson Family Murders!

In this episode we set the scene with the horrific murders that took place in Los Angeles during the summer of 1969.

The first night of slaughter claimed the lives of five victims, including movie actress, Sharon Tate, who was eight months pregnant. The following night, two more lives were taken, as Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were attacked in their home. Both events included multiple stab wounds, affluent Caucasian victims, ligature, and messages written in blood. However, even though these savage attacks were eerily similar, the LAPD decided right away that they were not connected. 

Join us as we discuss the details of these gruesome deaths, the victims, evidence that was left behind, and one more murder at the end that may lead us to the killers. 

 

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Book References: 

Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi & Curt Gentry

Note: We will have a separate book club episode to discuss this book in further detail!

 

Cheers! *Tink*

Psst.. don't like all the chit-chat? That's cool. Skip to 6:06 to start the case.