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Charles Manson

Charles Milles Manson is an American criminal who led what became known as the Manson Family, a quasi-commune that arose in California in the late 1960s. He was found guilty of conspiracy to commit the Tate/LaBianca murders carried out by members of the group at his instruction...

Timeline of Events

1969

8.9.1969

Members of a cult led by Charles Manson brutally murder pregnant actress Sharon Tate (wife of Roman Polanski), coffee heiress Abigail Folger, Polish actor Wojciech Frykowski, men's hairstylist Jay Sebring and recent high-school graduate Steven Parent.

8.10.1969

A day after murdering Sharon Tate and four others, members of Charles Manson's cult kill Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.

1971

1.25.1971

Charles Manson and three female "Family" members are found guilty of the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.

3.29.1971

A Los Angeles, California jury recommends the death penalty for Charles Manson and three female followers.

4.19.1971

Charles Manson is sentenced to death for the Sharon Tate murders.