On two hot August nights in 1969,

a series of brutal murders in Los Angeles shocked the world

and shattered in ERA's innocence.

And at the center of it all was Charles Manson.

An ex-convict turned cult leader,

who had dispatched a group of devouted followers to do his dirty work.

And by the time all the bloodshed was over, seven people were dead.

The savagery of the Manson family crimes, coupled with their eerie ritualistic elements,

ensured the case would sear itself into the hearts and minds of those who hurt it.

And more than half a century later, the Manson family murders remain a cultural touchstone. They marked,

in many eyes, the moment the 1960s died, bringing an abrupt end to the decade's character

of peace and love. And the idea that a roving band of hippies could become an instrument in

an apocalyptic-type violence struck deep chords of fear.

And even today, news of Manson or his followers,

from parole hearings to rumors, still command attention.

So this enduring cultural and psychological significance begs the question.

Why are we still talking about Charles Manson?

Crime, conspiracy, cults, serial killers, and murder, all things that I love to

consume, and I know you do too, you sick, twisted, intellectually, beautiful-minded freak.

And today I have a little buddy, since we're talking about a little tiny man, a little evil

tiny man I brought with me, another tiny man, but he's not evil. He is so sweet baby. He's a sweet baby, and he's my true crime pal. And for those of you who are just listening, I'm holding Rupert, my little docksen up to the camera. So ready to talk about Charles Manson Colt. So let's do it. All right So, without further ado, let's unbuckle our seatbelts,

come Mach 5 down the highway, slam on the brakes,

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