Clear & Convincing - Episode 2 - California v. Charles Manson (Part 1)

In August of 1969, Charles Manson’s plan to start a race war that would leave him in charge of the world began with the murders of Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Voytek Frykowski and Steve Parent.  The following night, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were murdered in their home in furtherance of Manson’s plan for world domination.  In late August or early September, 1969, Manson and two followers murdered Donald “Shorty” Shea, a ranch hand at Spahn Ranch because Manson believed Shea had reported the Family to police, resulting in a raid at Spahn Ranch on August 16, 1969.  Most of the Family members were released due to an error on the warrant.  The Family then relocated to Barker Ranch in Death Valley, where they were arrested in October, 1969 after Manson set fire to a county earth mover.  Manson is also believed to be behind the murders of Marina Elizabeth Habe and attorney Ronald Hughes.  Tonight, in Part 1, we’ll talk about the victims, the Manson Family members involved in the murders and the investigation of the Tate/LaBianca murders, leading up to the jailhouse statement that solved the case.  We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.