... Manson had moved out and was renting the house to Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski. Manson was obviously not too concerned with this fact because he sent Patricia Krenwinkel, Tex Watson, Susan Atkins, and Linda Kasabian to the house to kill everyone. On August 8, 1969, Manson tells his followers that it is time for Helter Skelter. He tells four of his ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School

... , a pal of various Beach Boys and a minor composer, felt burned by producer Terry Melcher, angered that once again his attempt at a rock career had been thwarted. He then sent Tex Watson, Susan Atkins, Leslie Van Houten, Patricia Krenwinkel and the crew to kill Melcher, who owned the house in which Tate and her friends were killed. Melcher lucked out, he just ... ...

• Word Count: 2782
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School