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Manson

"See and hear the actual family."

1973

1h 23m

6.9(25 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Prosecuting attorney Vincent Bugliosi and Manson "family" members Lynette Fromme, Mary Brunner and Sandra Good discuss the Tate-LaBianca murders.

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7 members

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Charles Manson

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Charles Manson

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Vincent Bugliosi

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Lynette Fromme

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Lynette Fromme

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Bruce Davis

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Paul Watkins

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Mary Brunner

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Jesse Pearson

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Jesse Pearson

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