Jeff Guinn's previous books include The Last Gunfight and Go Down Together: The True Untold Story of Bonnie & Clyde. A cousin of Manson's told Guinn, "There was never anything happy about him. His new biography is called Manson: The Life And Times of Charles Manson.Įven from an early age, Manson gave signals of trouble ahead, Guinn tells Jacki Lyden, host of weekends on All Things Considered. Writer Jeff Guinn has spent many years digging into Manson's past, getting access to family members and photos never reported on before. More than four decades after the murders, Manson is still a fascination for many, though much about his life remains murky. The trial was nationally broadcast, and Manson became a household name. America was captivated by him, and by the young women who, under his spell, had snuck into two houses in Los Angeles to murder people they had never met. The leader of The Family was the charismatic, ruthless and manipulative Charles Manson. Police said a cult called "The Family" was responsible. Among the dead was Sharon Tate, a movie star and wife of movie director Roman Polanski. In the summer of 1969, all eyes were on Los Angeles, where nine people had been murdered. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title Manson Subtitle The Life and Times of Charles Manson Author Jeff Guinn
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