Charles Manson and "family" convicted of Tate murders

Charles Manson and “family” convicted of Tate murders

January 25, 2010 05:00:00 am

On January 25, 1971, Charles Manson and three women of his “family” were convicted of murder and conspiracy for the 1969 slayings of seven people, including actress Sharon Tate.

Learn more about the trial of Charles Manson from Professor Douglas Linder of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

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