Helter Skelter
Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial, Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling & horrifying cases of the 20th century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out for Charles Manson by four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, & what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Here is the gripping story of this famous crime. 50 pages of b/w photographs. Illustrations Cast of Characters 1 The murders, 8/9-10/14/1969 2 The killers, 10/15-11/17/1969 3 The investigation-phase 2, 11/18-12/31/1969 4 The search for the motive: the Bible, the Beatles & Helter Skelter, 1-2/1970 5 "Don't you know who you're crucifying?", 3-6/14/1970 6 The trial, 6/15-11/19/1970 7 Murder in the wind, 11/19/1970-1/25/1971 8 Fires in your cities, 1/26-4/19/1971 Epilogue: a shared madness Index