One of the most notorious crimes of the 20th century
In August ,1969, Charles Manson dispatched his followers to a wealthy residential section of Los Angeles, telling them to "do something witchy." They went to the home of Sharon Tate and killed the actress, who was 8½ months pregnant, and four others. "Pigs" was scrawled on a door in blood. The next night, a wealthy grocer and his wife were found stabbed to death in their home across town. "Helter Skelter" was written in blood on the refrigerator.
Combo image shows the five victims slain the night of Aug. 9, 1969 at the Benedict Canyon home of Roman Polanski. From left, Voytech Frykowski, Sharon Tate, Stephen Parent, Jay Sebring, and Abigail Folger.The Associated Press
This Aug. 9, 1969 file photo shows the body of actress Sharon Tate being taken from her rented house in Beverly Hills, Calif.The Associated Press
A 1960's file photo taken in London shows director Roman Polanski and his wife Sharon Tate.-/AFP / Getty Images
In this file photo taken Aug. 20, 1970, Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel, centre, is seen walking to court in Los Angeles with Susan Atkins, left, and Leslie Van Houten.George Brich/The Associated Press
Leslie Van Houten reacts her parole is denied at a hearing June 28, 2002, at the California Institution for Women in Corona, Calif.DAMIAN DOVARGANES/The Associated Press
Susan Atkins is seen with her husband and attorney James Whitehouse during her parole hearing Sept. 2, 2009, at the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, Calif.
Charles Manson is seen in a Dec. 17, 1970 file photo, right, and a March 18, 2009 photo taken at Corcoran State Prison and released by California corrections officials.Anonymous/The Associated Press