Category Archives: Archived News
Second Juror Out By Phone Threat
LOS, ANGELES, Feb. 16 — A second juror in the case against four Manson Family members has been excused by a Superior Court judge because of telephone threats against him. The juror, Michael Flores, said he was upset and wished […]
Two Jurors in Manson Family Trial Excused
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16 – Two jurors in the robbery trial of four Charles Manson followers have been excused after receiving telephoned death threats, it was learned Thursday. In excusing juror Michael Fiores, Superior Judge Arthur Alarcon described those who […]
Judge Sequesters Jurors in Trial of Manson Followers
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14 – The jury in the trial of four Charles Manson followers charged with robbery was sequestered Tuesday after one of the jurors reportedly received a phone call. In addition to sequestering the eight women and four […]
Manson, 3 Cohorts Will Appear at Trial
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11 – Charles Manson and the three female “family” members convicted with him for the Sharon Tate-Leno LaBianca murders are due back in Los Angeles Superior Court this week for the trial of four other followers. Manson […]
Manson Girl Freed in Murder
VAN NUYS, Feb. 1 – A former Manson family member, jailed since November in connection with a Stockton, Calif., murder and a Granada Hills armed robbery, has been freed and Dep. Dist. Atty. William C. Melcher said that clearing her […]
Manson Girl Arrested Here – Talks of Love
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21 – Sandra Good sat demurely on the wooden bench in City Prison speaking softly and gesturing like a musical conductor. “None of us with the mark can get a fair trial; that’s why I jumped O.R. […]
Manson Attorney Sues For $90,000 Fee
SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 14 — Los Angeles attorney Irving A. Kanarek has filed suit against Los Angeles County for $90,000 he says the county owes him for representing Charles Manson during the 1970-71 Tate-LaBianca murder trial. Kanarek’s petition was recently […]
The Manson Girls – Grisly Epilogue
STOCKTON, Calif., Nov. 19 — It is more than a year since he was sent to jail for life — the little man whose name has become a synonym for evil — Charles Manson. His loyal women followers, the ragged […]
Manson Clan: Suspect Used Willet Papers
STOCKTON, Nov 18. – One of three men charged in the Oct. 10 slaying of James T. Willett later used the dead man’s identification papers to post bail on robbery charges here, Police Chief E. Jess Delaney said Friday. When […]
Grandparents Hope to Adopt Orphaned Baby
STOCKTON, Calif., Nov. 16 – The grandparents of an orphaned 8-month-old girl, whose parents were shot to death after moving in with a group of ex-convicts and Manson “girls,” told authorities Wednesday they wanted to adopt the infant. “We found […]
Infant Orphaned in ‘Manson Girls’ Case Waits for Relatives
STOCKTON, Nov. 15 – A tiny eight-month-old girl, orphaned by the gunshot slayings of her parents and cared for by three “Manson girls” until their arrests on murder charges, waited today for someone to claim her. Heidi Willett, who was […]
Stockton Police Probe Aliases Of Two Murder Suspects
STOCKTON, Nov. 15 — Stockton police, investigating the murder of Lauren Chavelle Willett, 19, said they are pressing their efforts to determine if the aliases used by two of the suspects represent the names of real people. But Detective Capt. […]
Six Manson Followers Charged with Murder
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 14 — The death of an ex-Marine whose decapitated body was unearthed last week and whose wife was later found shot to death has led to murder complaints against six persons, two of them former disciples […]
2 Manson Girls Seized in Murder
STOCKTON, Calif., Nov. 13 – Two of Charles Manson’s “girls” and three companions faced murder charges in Stockton today in the killing of a young woman found buried in a basement there. Police tentatively identified the victim as Lauren Chavelle […]
Former Milkman’s Complaint Adds to DA Race Confusion
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4 – A former milkman — appearing at a press conference sponsored by supporters of Dist. Atty. Joseph P. Busch — said Friday that Dep. Dist. Atty. Vincent T. Bugliosi misused the power of his office to […]
Charles Manson Transferred to Folsom
REPRESA, Calif., Oct. 10 — Charles Manson, convicted murderer of Sharon Tate and seven others, was transferred to Folsom State Prison from San Quentin, a prison official said. John Ahern, duty officer at Folsom, said the transfer was part of […]
‘Tex’ Watson Transferred From Prison
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Oct. 6 — Charles “Tex” Watson, who described himself as Charles Manson’s chief lieutenant in murder, has been transferred from San Quentin Prison’s Death Row to the California Men’s Colony here, an official disclosed Thursday. Although the […]
Tex Watson Moved To California Men’s Colony
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Oct. 6 — Charles (Tex) Watson, described as mass killer Charles Manson’s chief lieutenant in murder, has been transferred from San Quentin Prison’s Death Row to the California Men’s Colony at San Luis Obispo, prison officials announced. […]
Manson Moved Off Death Row At San Quentin
SAN QUENTIN, Aug. 30 — Charles Manson, hippie cult leader convicted of the Sharon Tate murders, has been moved out of Death Row to the “adjustment center” at San Quentin State Prison. Officials said Manson was moved Tuesday night to […]
3 Nabbed in Portland Store Holdup
PORTLAND, OR., Jul. 10 – Portland police arrested two men and a woman in the armed robbery of a Kienow’s supermarket about 10 minutes after the robbery occurred. Arrested at their residence, 1223 SE Yamhill St., on charges of first-degree […]
