Charles Manson being escorted from court March 11, 1971 by a Los
Angeles County
deputy sheriff. He is now beardless and has a
swastika on his forehead.
Charles Manson associate Charles (Tex) Watson being led into court
at the Hall of Justice
on March 1, 1971.
John Wells, one of two people who found a body in the Sespe area
that was later
identified as that of Ronald Hughes, Charles Manson'
former attorney.
Susan Atkins (left), Leslie Van Houten and Patricia Krenwinkel on
March 24, 1971,
with x's on their foreheads, continue to support
their leader, Charles Manson.
Close-up view of the face of Charles Manson on April 19, 1971.
Susan Atkins, following testimony, February 10, 1971, before the
Grand Jury in Los Angeles
concerning the murder of Sharon Tate and four others on August 9th.
Susan Atkins confessed to murder.
Don Chessman, one of two who found a body in the Sespe area on March
29, 1971,
thought to be that of missing Charles Manson attorney
Ronald Hughes.
Four sheriffs escorting Charles Manson to court.
Charles Manson "family" members Patricia Krenwinkel, Susan Atkins,
and Leslie Van Houten
arriving for trial in the Sharon Tate murder
case on January 26, 1971.
Charles Manson walking between the jail and court.