Charles Manson: The Tate Murders
The Manson Family's Night of Terror at Cielo Drive
Episode 9 of the Crime Time Inc podcast, hosted by Crime Time Inc, titled "Charles Manson: The Tate Murders" was published on April 23, 2025 and runs 47 minutes.
April 23, 2025 ·47m · Crime Time Inc
Summary
The Infamous Manson Family Murders: August 8, 1969 | Graphic Content WarningJoin Crime Time Inc. as host Alex delves into the harrowing events of August 8, 1969, detailing the chilling crimes committed by Charles Manson and his followers. This episode covers explicit accounts of the Manson Family's gruesome murders, capturing the stark contrast between the ordinary day-to-day activities in Los Angeles and the unimaginable violence that followed. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Historical accuracy and educational purposes are the main objectives of this in-depth recounting, which details the impact of these crimes on American culture and society.00:00 Introduction and Content Warning01:29 Setting the Scene: August 8, 196904:30 The Manson Family's Daily Routine05:18 Sharon Tate and Friends' Day06:58 The Plan Unfolds: Manson's Orders07:34 The Night of Horror Begins13:15 The Murders at Cielo Drive29:22 Aftermath and Escape31:52 Returning to Spahn RanchTom Wood is a former murder squad detective and Deputy Chief Constable of Lothian and Borders Police in Scotland. Tom worked on many high profile murder cases including Robert Black, Peter Tobin and was part of the team investigating The World’s End Murders from day one until 37 years later when the culprit, Angus Sinclair was finally convicted. Tom was latterly the detective in overall charge of The World’s End murder investigation. Tom is now retired from the Police and is a successful author.Tom Wood's Books Ruxton: The First Modern Murder https://amzn.eu/d/25k8KqGThe World's End Murders: The Inside Story https://amzn.eu/d/5U9nLoPSimon is a retired Police Officer and the best selling author of The Ten Percent, https://amzn.eu/d/5trz6bs a memoir consisting ofstories from the first part of his career as a police officer. From joining in 1978,being posted in Campbeltown in Argylll, becoming a detective on the Isle ofBute, Scotland, through to the Serious Crime Squad and working in the busy Glasgowstation in Govan.#CharlesManson,#MansonMurders,#truecrimepodcast,#helterskelter,#CrimeHistory,Further reading on the Charles Manson which helped influence this podcast:Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff GuinnHelter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt GentryCharles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'NeillThis Podcast was made using multiple sources including testimonies and interviews of the perpetrators and witnesses including:Charles MansonDennis WilsonTerry MelcherLynnette FrommeSusan AtkinsPatricia KrenwinkelCharles ’Tex’ WatsonLesley Van HoutenBrooks PostonRudolf WeberPaul CrocketHarold TrueGreg JakobsonDanny De CarloPhil KaufmanBilly DoyleAngela LansburyMichael CaineNeil YoungAbout Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
The Infamous Manson Family Murders: August 8, 1969 | Graphic Content Warning
Join Crime Time Inc. as host Alex delves into the harrowing events of August 8, 1969, detailing the chilling crimes committed by Charles Manson and his followers. This episode covers explicit accounts of the Manson Family's gruesome murders, capturing the stark contrast between the ordinary day-to-day activities in Los Angeles and the unimaginable violence that followed. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Historical accuracy and educational purposes are the main objectives of this in-depth recounting, which details the impact of these crimes on American culture and society.
00:00 Introduction and Content Warning
01:29 Setting the Scene: August 8, 1969
04:30 The Manson Family's Daily Routine
05:18 Sharon Tate and Friends' Day
06:58 The Plan Unfolds: Manson's Orders
07:34 The Night of Horror Begins
13:15 The Murders at Cielo Drive
29:22 Aftermath and Escape
31:52 Returning to Spahn Ranch
Tom Wood is a former murder squad detective and Deputy Chief Constable of Lothian and Borders Police in Scotland. Tom worked on many high profile murder cases including Robert Black, Peter Tobin and was part of the team investigating The World’s End Murders from day one until 37 years later when the culprit, Angus Sinclair was finally convicted. Tom was latterly the detective in overall charge of The World’s End murder investigation.
Tom is now retired from the Police and is a successful author.
Tom Wood's Books
Ruxton: The First Modern Murder https://amzn.eu/d/25k8KqG
The World's End Murders: The Inside Story https://amzn.eu/d/5U9nLoP
Simon is a retired Police Officer and the best selling author of The Ten Percent, https://amzn.eu/d/5trz6bs a memoir consisting of
stories from the first part of his career as a police officer. From joining in 1978,
being posted in Campbeltown in Argylll, becoming a detective on the Isle of
Bute, Scotland, through to the Serious Crime Squad and working in the busy Glasgow
station in Govan.
#CharlesManson,
#MansonMurders,
#truecrimepodcast,
#helterskelter,
#CrimeHistory,
Further reading on the Charles Manson which helped influence this podcast:
Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff Guinn
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry
Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill
This Podcast was made using multiple sources including testimonies and interviews of the perpetrators and witnesses including:
Charles Manson
Dennis Wilson
Terry Melcher
Lynnette Fromme
Susan Atkins
Patricia Krenwinkel
Charles ’Tex’ Watson
Lesley Van Houten
Brooks Poston
Rudolf Weber
Paul Crocket
Harold True
Greg Jakobson
Danny De Carlo
Phil Kaufman
Billy Doyle
Angela Lansbury
Michael Caine
Neil Young
About Crime Time Inc.
Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.
This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.
Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.
Two crime worlds. One podcast.
New episodes released regularly throughout the season.
Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/
If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.
Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.
http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.