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