The Charles Manson Family
Charles Manson and his followers, known as the Family, shocked the nation with the murders of eight-months-pregnant actress Sharon Tate and four others at her home and a day later the brutal murders of Leon and Rosemary LaBianca.
Charles Manson Trivia Quiz
Test your knowledge about Charles Manson and the Mason family.
Test your knowledge about Charles Manson and the Mason family.
The Manson Family Photo Album
Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.
Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.
Charles Manson and the Tate and LaBianca Murders
Manson ordered Family members to go commit one of the most atrocious crimes America had ever seen.
Manson ordered Family members to go commit one of the most atrocious crimes America had ever seen.
Profile of Charles Manson
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers which was known as The Family. Manson wanted to get into the music business, but when that failed his criminal personality emerged and he and some of his followers became involved in torture and murder. Most notably were the murders of actress Sharon Tate who was eight months pregnant and four others at her home, along with the murders of Leon and Rosemary LaBianca.
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers which was known as The Family. Manson wanted to get into the music business, but when that failed his criminal personality emerged and he and some of his followers became involved in torture and murder. Most notably were the murders of actress Sharon Tate who was eight months pregnant and four others at her home, along with the murders of Leon and Rosemary LaBianca.
Charles "Tex" Watson
Watson went from being an "A" student in his Texas high school to being Charles Manson's right-hand man and a cold-blooded murderer. He led the killing spree at the Tate and LaBianca residence and participated in killing each member of both households. Now, living his life out in prison, he is an ordained minister, married and father of three, and says he feels deep remorse for those he murdered.
Watson went from being an "A" student in his Texas high school to being Charles Manson's right-hand man and a cold-blooded murderer. He led the killing spree at the Tate and LaBianca residence and participated in killing each member of both households. Now, living his life out in prison, he is an ordained minister, married and father of three, and says he feels deep remorse for those he murdered.
Leslie Louise Van Houten
At age 19, Manson family member, Leslie Van Houten, took part in the 1969 murders of Leon and Rosemary LaBianca. She was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder.
At age 19, Manson family member, Leslie Van Houten, took part in the 1969 murders of Leon and Rosemary LaBianca. She was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder.
Linda Kasabian
Kasabian was present during the Tate and LaBianca murders and gave eye-witness testimony for the prosecution during the murder trials. Her testimony was instrumental in the conviction of Charles Manson, Charles "Tex" Watson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel and Leslie Van Houten..
Kasabian was present during the Tate and LaBianca murders and gave eye-witness testimony for the prosecution during the murder trials. Her testimony was instrumental in the conviction of Charles Manson, Charles "Tex" Watson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel and Leslie Van Houten..
Lynette Alice "Squeaky" Fromme
Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme became the voice of cult leader, Charlie Manson, when he was sent to prison. She also pointed a gun at President Ford, for which she is now serving a life sentence.
Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme became the voice of cult leader, Charlie Manson, when he was sent to prison. She also pointed a gun at President Ford, for which she is now serving a life sentence.
Patricia "Katie" Krenwinkel
In the late 1960s, Patricia "Katie" Krenwinkel became a member of the infamous Manson family and participated in Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969.
In the late 1960s, Patricia "Katie" Krenwinkel became a member of the infamous Manson family and participated in Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969.
Susan "Sadie Glutz" Atkins
Susan "Sadie" Atkins is a former member of the Charles Manson family. She swore before a Grand Jury, that under the direction of Charlie Manson, she stabbed actress Sharon Tate and participated in the murder of music teacher Gary Hinman.
Susan "Sadie" Atkins is a former member of the Charles Manson family. She swore before a Grand Jury, that under the direction of Charlie Manson, she stabbed actress Sharon Tate and participated in the murder of music teacher Gary Hinman.