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Mentioned in 9 episodes

HELTER SKELTER

The True Story of the Manson Murders

Book • 1974

Vincent Bugliosi

This book provides a comprehensive and gripping narrative of the Manson Family murders, including the Tate-LaBianca killings, and the trial that followed.

Bugliosi's insider perspective as the prosecutor offers unique insights into the investigation, the psychology of Charles Manson and his followers, and the legal processes involved.

The book has become the best-selling true crime book in history and has had a significant impact on popular culture and legal practices.

Mentioned by

Quentin Tarantino

Michael Shermer

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Tom O’Neill

when discussing the official narrative of the Manson murders.

#1459 - Tom O'Neill

Mentioned by

Quentin Tarantino

in the context of his research for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

#1675 - Quentin Tarantino

Mentioned by

John Lisle

and

Julian Dorey

as a book that presents the Helter Skelter theory for the Manson murders.

#312 - MK Ultra Expert on CIA’s “Truth Serum,” Assassination Program, & JFK Files | John Lisle

Compared to the modern day dark reincarnation of the Manson cult.

The Lorebook Cult

Mentioned by

Luke Lamana

as the author of the best-selling true crime book about the Manson murders.

Charles Manson and the CIA (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Jayme Poisson

as the author of "Helter Skelter", a book that popularized the race war theory surrounding Charles Manson.

Errol Morris on Charles Manson, mind control and the CIA

Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

as a book detailing the Manson Family murders and their motivations.

The Psychology of Serial Killers

Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

in relation to the Manson murders.

Inside the CIA’s Mind Control Experiments

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

; it details the Manson murders.

394. JFK: Death in Dallas (Part 3)

Mentioned by

Peter Levenda

in relation to the Charles Manson case and the murder of Darwin Scott.

Sinister Forces Part 2 of 2

Erwähnt als eines der meistverkauften True-Crime-Bücher.

Das True Crime Genre

Mentioned as an extremely helpful resource for research on Ronald Hughes.

The Mysterious Death of the Manson Family Lawyer

Mentioned by

Emil Amos

while discussing Charles Manson and the book about him.

MELLOW SOLDIERS

Mentioned by Tom O'Neill, whose book challenges Bugliosi's narrative of the Manson murders.

Charles Manson and the CIA (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Alie Ward

when discussing a book she read in middle school.

Screamology (LOUD VOCALIZATIONS) with Harold Gouzoules

Mentioned by

Bill Simmons

when discussing a new book that challenges the established narrative of the Manson Family murders.

Chuck Klosterman on LeBron, ESPN, Queen, Classic Rock, Area 51, Presidential Candidates, and Book Tours | The Bill Simmons Podcast

Mentioned when discussing the Manson case and figures given pseudonyms in the book.

Episode #9: Charles Manson (Part 3): Wagging The Process Dog - Sex, Lies & Sn*ff That Doesn’t Exist

Mentioned by Dana when discussing Manson's philosophy and Scientology.

Episode #8: Charles Manson (Part 2) - The Bridge To Total CHAOS

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