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Los Angeles, California · 1969

Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders

Charles Manson
Charles MansonCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 1968 / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain (U.S.)
Book cover: Helter Skelter — Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry
Book coverHelter SkelterVincent Bugliosi with Curt GentryBook cover via Google Books

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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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01Books

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Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry

Helter Skelter

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02Movies

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03TV & documentaries

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Helter Skelter: An American Myth

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Making Manson (2024)

IMDb title reference connected to the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Listed release: 2024. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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04Newspaper clippings

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Daily Independent Journal · 1971-10-23 · Page 53

A critic reviews Ed Sanders’s The Family

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The Times · 1970-12-22 · Page 2

Closing arguments begin in the Manson trial

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05News & reporting

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TIME

Time — Reviewing Helter Skelter: An American Myth

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Los Angeles Times

Reporting on Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders

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06Podcasts

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Apple Podcasts

Crime Time Inc — Charles Manson: The Celebrity Death List

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Morbid

Charles Manson Part 1 Ya dig?

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released June 26, 2018. About 57 minutes.

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Morbid

Charles Manson The “Love Bug Sent From Up Above” Part 2

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released July 5, 2018. About 81 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 147: Charles Manson Part 1: An Incarcerated Life

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released February 17, 2015. About 75 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 148: Charles Manson Part 2: The Turning of the Worm

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released February 17, 2015. About 79 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 149: Charles Manson Part 3: The Devil's Work

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released February 17, 2015. About 91 minutes.

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Killer Psyche

Charles Manson: His Mind and Motivations

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released January 7, 2025. About 50 minutes.

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True Crime with Kendall Rae

The Bizarre Story of Charles Manson

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released April 4, 2023. About 22 minutes.

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Serial Killers: The True Stories

Charles Manson - True Crime Documentary

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released December 16, 2025. About 108 minutes.

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The Conspiracy Files

The CIA Created Serial Killers: Charles Manson & MK Ultra

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released April 8, 2026. About 34 minutes.

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Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

MURDEROUS MINDS: Charles Manson & The Manson Family Cult Pt.1

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released March 17, 2025. About 53 minutes.

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Murder, Mystery & Makeup

Fan Favorite & **UPDATE** The Charles Manson Cult Killings

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released April 8, 2025. About 52 minutes.

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UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast

Did Netflix Get Charles Manson Right? | Case Notes

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released August 16, 2026. About 25 minutes.

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Serial Killers: Real Life Documentaries

Charles Manson - True Crime Documentary

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released December 13, 2025. About 108 minutes.

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Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

MURDEROUS MINDS: Charles Manson & The Manson Family Cult Pt. 2

Podcast coverage of the Charles Manson & the Tate–LaBianca murders case. Released March 20, 2025. About 52 minutes.

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07Social Media

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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.

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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.

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Real 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.

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Crime 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.

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Downfall 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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Real Crime

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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Netflix

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.

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The 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.

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Investigation 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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08Blogs & essays

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The Manson Family Blog · Blog / essay

The Manson Family Blog - Tate LaBianca Murders - TLB - True Crime Investigative Research Site

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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09Internet Archive

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Dateline : MSNBCW : March 28, 2020 11:00pm-12:00am PDT

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Huckabee : FOXNEWS : August 9, 2009 2:00am-3:00am EDT

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Lockup Raw : MSNBCW : February 3, 2012 8:00pm-9:00pm PST

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11Court records & documents

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People v. Manson — Tate–LaBianca appeal

The California appellate opinion reviewing the Tate–LaBianca prosecution. The judicial opinion is dated 1976 despite an inconsistent date in the host’s metadata.

Court / agency
California Courts of Appeal
Document date
August 13, 1976
Case / citation
Crim. 22239, 24376
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People v. Manson — Hinman and Shea appeal

A separate appellate decision concerning the Gary Hinman and Donald Shea murders. These proceedings are distinct from the Tate–LaBianca trial.

Court / agency
California Courts of Appeal
Document date
June 23, 1977
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12Nicknames & media names

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13Where are they now?

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