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Manson's biggest defense headache had to be Susan Atkins, and Linda Kasabian was the mother of all migraines.
Atkins spouted off her mouth to cellmates while awaiting trial on separate charges. Thank goodness her cellmate had a conscience or things may have turned out differently. She turned state's evidence and then recanted. That got her the death sentence.
Linda Kasabian was a prosecutor's dream witness. She witnessed but did not participate in any of the 7 murders. (8 if you count Sharon Tate's almost full-term baby) Kasabian was the only one that seemed to feel anything about these horrible murders. Prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi jumped at the chance to give her immunity in exchange for her testomony. And testify she did, on the stand for days, she was a witness that the jury believed. They probably felt the story was so bizzare that nobody could make it up.
The mason's case has been one of the most bizarre cases in court. The case itself had many irregularities due to the kind of persons involved. Mason himself was a well fluid spoken person but had clear mental illness of great proportion. I posted a link for you to read the account of the trials. This is a must read to understand this evidence against him.
The evidence against Manson can be summed up in two words - Linda Kasabian. The prosecutions star witness, Kasabian's testomony was so damaging to all the defendants, and she spoke so truthfully, that no one could doubt her.
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Did Charles Manson ever live in Lordsburg New Mexico?
I could find no evidence that Manson ever lived in New Mexico. ~ Charles Manson was convicted on Mann's Law for transporting a woman from California to New Mexico for purposes of prostitution. As to whether it was Lordsburg or not, I don't know yet.
What actress did Charles Manson kill in 1969?
Sharon Tate was the actress that was the Manson Family's victim. Charles Manson did not actually kill her or anyone else, but was convicted of conspiracy in the crimes.
Was there a specific reason Charles Manson killed people?
Charles Manson was not convicted of killing anyone, but of conspiracy in several murders. The best explanation for Manson acting the way he did is probably that he has advanced antisocial personality disorder.
What convicted killer had earlier tried to write songs for The Beach Boys?
Charles Manson
Can I write to Charles Manson and can he write back to me?
No. Charles Manson is forbitten to write anyone, in accordance to the sentence that convicted him. Yes you can write to Manson, but whether he writes back is anybody's guess. He has gotten very selective about who he converses with. And there always has to be something in it for him. Unless it will benefit Charlie, it won't be happening.
Who would win in a fight Charles Manson or Marilyn Manson?
Charles Manson.
Who wrote the Charles Manson biography?
The biography of Charles Manson was written by Jeff Guinn and is titled "Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson."
Was Charles Manson in a cult?
Charles Manson was a leader of a cult known as the Manson Family in 1969.
What is the name of the cult that Charles Manson led?
Charles Manson led "the Manson Family"
What is the birth name of Charles Manson?
Charles Manson's birth name is Charles Milles Maddox.
What year were the Charles Manson killings?
Manson was convicted of the Tate-LaBianca murders which occured on August 8 and 9, 1969. He also ordered the killing of music teacher Gary Hinman but I have never heard if charges were ever brought against him for Hinman's murder. Manson and his 'family' are suspected in many more killings but with many there is a lack of evidence, some there is a lack of a body. People that crossed Manson's path many times just disappeared.
What is Susan Atkins most noted for?
Susan Atkins is known for many things. Susan Atkins is most noted for being convicted of the crime of killing someone. She was a member of the "Manson" family, led by Charles Manson.
