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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
by Vincent Bugliosi
I thought I knew about Manson and "his family". I mean we've all heard about him and know who he is. We can all probably pick his photo out of a lineup. I've seen and heard plenty about the girls involved too, even though the Tate Murder's happened before I was even born.
I was wrong. I guess Manson was even worse than I ever imagined. In some ways I'm glad I was way too young (I was born about when his trial stated) to experience his crimes. In other ways, I admit, it would have been interesting (for lack of a better word) to see how all of this was playing out in the public. How people actually view Manson and his family.
I had no idea about the other murders. I had no idea about Manson's earlier life. I had no idea how big the family was.
What shocked me most wasn't about Manson and the family itself (although I was amazed and left speechless by parts of this novel). The police and how they handled all of this is what shocked me the most. I know police procedure has came a long way since these murders happened (or so I hope it has) but I am still appalled at what took place. How many instances of police who conducted interviews and never noted the interviews or let commanding officers know about them. About tips from other departments or the public that officers took upon themselves to ignore and not make mention of. Refusal to share evidence/tips between other departments. Refusal to investigate period, just because an officer couldn't be arsed. Loss of evidence. The list just goes on and on...
If you're interested in crime, or the justice system, or just crazy ass fuckers like Manson and his family, well, I suggest you read this book and forget about what you think you know about the case...
I was wrong. I guess Manson was even worse than I ever imagined. In some ways I'm glad I was way too young (I was born about when his trial stated) to experience his crimes. In other ways, I admit, it would have been interesting (for lack of a better word) to see how all of this was playing out in the public. How people actually view Manson and his family.
I had no idea about the other murders. I had no idea about Manson's earlier life. I had no idea how big the family was.
What shocked me most wasn't about Manson and the family itself (although I was amazed and left speechless by parts of this novel). The police and how they handled all of this is what shocked me the most. I know police procedure has came a long way since these murders happened (or so I hope it has) but I am still appalled at what took place. How many instances of police who conducted interviews and never noted the interviews or let commanding officers know about them. About tips from other departments or the public that officers took upon themselves to ignore and not make mention of. Refusal to share evidence/tips between other departments. Refusal to investigate period, just because an officer couldn't be arsed. Loss of evidence. The list just goes on and on...
If you're interested in crime, or the justice system, or just crazy ass fuckers like Manson and his family, well, I suggest you read this book and forget about what you think you know about the case...