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    Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini: I've mentioned a few times before on here that I grew up in a cult. It was an organization that was also "supposed to be loving and kind." After you h... more »
    elephante: I saw this a few months ago, and I have to say I really didn't buy a lot of her story. The whole thing seemed pretty fishy, but when it got to the po... more »
    ericacartman: Has anyone seen the movie, The Manson Family? I saw a trailer for it on my TX Chainsaw DVD, and it looked completely disturbing... almost glorified. ... more »
    Penny: Even though I am a bit wimpy, I am totally fascinated by any serial killer, and I love these shows that dive into the minds of killers. I don't have ... more »
    Antrack: I find it really hard to reconcile the sympathy I feel for Roman Polanski whenever I hear a description of these murders with my disgust for the rape ... more »
    rd2uk: I'm sure most of you know this, but Roman Polanskis pregnant wife was one of the people these folks murdered. (im not defending him, just adding anot... more »
    notwhoyouthoughtiwas: Oh History Channel. I cannot wait to see your re-enactments. I'm sure they will be awesome in the worst possible way. I must remember to set this up i... more »
    jebash: This documentary was spellbinding. After watching it last month, I read Helter Skelter, by the lead prosecutor in the Manson case - highly recommende... more »
    clickable: One of the few times I wish I had a lot of money, so I could make the grand gesture of donating money to the State of California to pay for Ms Atkins'... more »
    whynotshesaid: Between the Manson murders and "Slouching Towards Bethlehem," any romantic notions I once held about the 60s have been obliterated. more »
    wooden_shoes: Prison is supposed to be a place of both punishment and rehabilitation, and I can't help feel that all these women were rehabilitated, but have they b... more »
    DailyPep: Ya know, in Tex Watson's book, Will You Die For Me, he is very forthcoming about his role in the murders, explaining that he was the one to actually e... more »
    randomnessish: All these comments seem so...judgemental imo. "Their only mercy is that they shouldn't be fried." "I can't believe John Waters would befriend her, t... more »
    morninggloria: ... so that's where Clay Aiken got his fashion inspiration. more »
    ytuhermanotambien: Apparently Charles Manson himself is up for parole every few years too-- but it's pretty clear that they're never going to grant it, luckily. more »
    BitingThrough: Oh yes, becoming a Christian. So much easier than saying, "The things I did were horrific and I absolutely deserve to spend the rest of my days in jai... more »
    AllieCaulfield: Way to go John Waters. Golly, you really think leslie looks like Hilary Swank? I think I'm going to be sick. I recall a terrifying detail the night of... more »
    rubyinthedust: For some reason, I had always been under the impression that all the children born during the time "The Family" was active, including any of Manson's ... more »
    DoctorNine: This is perhaps the best example one can point to, of evidence that it is imperative for women to make decisions for themselves, and not simply follow... more »
    BytheSea: John Waters was interviewed on CNBC or sommat regarding Van Houten. (I watched it at the gym.) He said she said, "I've spend the last 40 years of my l... more »
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    Former Manson Family Member Linda Kasabian Breaks Her Silence

    In the docu-drama Manson, filmed for the History Chanel, onetime Manson Family member—and star witness for the prosecution in the Tate-LaBianca trial—Linda Kasabian opened up in full detail for the first time about her involvement in the murders. More »
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    The Manson Family Women, 40 Years Later

    This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Manson Family's murder of pregnant actress Sharon Tate, and her friends, at her California home. After serving 39 years in prison, two women convicted for the murder are seeking parole this month. More »
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    Where's Our Stand By Me?