1991. Geraldo Rivera’s Now It Can Be Told program looks back at the Manson family murders in 1969, and the evidence suggesting criminal involvement. As Charles Manson and his followers begin their third decade behind bars, the case continues to intrigue and the motive may have been more than ‘Helter Skelter’. Was the Manson family acting on the orders of the Mafia? Craig Rivera reports.
In this segment we hear from Doris Tate, Sharon Tate’s mother, as well as other principals involved with and looking into the murders. Drugs may have been delivered to the Tate residence around the time of the murder, and Leno LaBianca may have owed money to the mob.
Tex Watson and 3 female followers of Manson murdered five individuals, including Sharon Tate, August 8th, 1969. The next night, the same 4 and others of Manson’s followers participated in the murder of Leno & Rosemary LaBianca.