reading_withree 's review for:

Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi

5.0

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Trigger Warning: Gore, Violence, Murder
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In Helter Skelter, we follow prosecuting Attorney Vincent Bugliosi as he gives insight on one of the most grueling and horrid crimes. What appears to be one of the most haunting crimes, you get to read about the mindless behavior of Charles Manson and the women who followed his orders. What hold did he have on them? Why did they obey him? How were the victims selected? This chilling novel will leave you completely mind blown.
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If I haven’t made it clear, I am a crime junkie through and through. When it comes to serial killers I have this unhealthy obsession on trying to figure out what made them do it. Everyday we have the option to choose the right thing or the wrong thing. So I am always curious to know what event occurs that makes them decide….”this is it. Today is the day I become a murderer.” Expect more crime books in the future.
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Random fact: I watched an interview where Charles Mansion said that he hates Ted Bundy. Proceeded to call him a “poop butt.”