Summary
In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Charles Manson and the Manson Family, exploring Manson's troubled upbringing, the formation of his cult, and the horrific murders of Sharon Tate and the LaBiancas. We discuss the psychological manipulation used by Manson, the brutal nature of the crimes, the subsequent investigation, and the trials that followed. The episode highlights the impact of these events on society and the legacy of fear and fascination they left behind.
Keywords
Charles Manson, Manson Family, Tate Murders, LaBianca Murders, cults, true crime, criminal psychology, 1960s, conspiracy, murder
Sources and other links
Mason : The Lost Tapes, Documentary, SBS on Demand
Charles Manson, Morbid Podcast, Part 1 and 2
You Must Remember Manson, Podcast
Charles Manson's first prison Interview, 60 Minutes Australia
Charles Manson interview with Diane Sawyer
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Two Crime Besties Episode 33
11:59 Exploring the Life of Charles Manson
27:30 The Formation of the Manson Family Cult
32:35 The Influence of Music and Culture on Manson
35:22 The Vulnerable Followers of Manson
39:43 Manson's Manipulation and Control
44:22 The Manson Family Dynamics
51:26 The Infamous Tate-LaBianca Murders
56:58 The Horrific Details of the Murders
01:05:48 The Aftermath of Atrocity
01:09:59 The LaBianca Murders
01:18:22 The Cult's Lifestyle and Arrests
01:22:07 Trial and Sentencing of the Manson Family
01:29:31 The Legacy of Charles Manson and His Followers
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