STOCKTON, Nov. 15 — Stockton police, investigating the murder of Lauren Chavelle Willett, 19, said they are pressing their efforts to determine if the aliases used by two of the suspects represent the names of real people. But Detective Capt. […]
Murder Charge Ends ‘Drifting’
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 15 — Priscilla Cooper bore an illegitimate child at 19 and danced topless before she was 20. Today, at 21, she shares murder charges with two other women who bear the “X” scar of the Charles […]
Priscilla’s Latest ‘Mess’
SAN JOSE, Nov. 15 — Priscilla Cooper’s mother cannot recall her only daughter without a mixture of bitterness, bewilderment and pain. Priscilla’s latest “mess,” being charged with murder along with two “Manson women” in Stockton, hurts as much as if […]
Six Manson Followers Charged with Murder
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 14 — The death of an ex-Marine whose decapitated body was unearthed last week and whose wife was later found shot to death has led to murder complaints against six persons, two of them former disciples […]
2 Manson Girls Seized in Murder
STOCKTON, Calif., Nov. 13 – Two of Charles Manson’s “girls” and three companions faced murder charges in Stockton today in the killing of a young woman found buried in a basement there. Police tentatively identified the victim as Lauren Chavelle […]
Former Milkman’s Complaint Adds to DA Race Confusion
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4 – A former milkman — appearing at a press conference sponsored by supporters of Dist. Atty. Joseph P. Busch — said Friday that Dep. Dist. Atty. Vincent T. Bugliosi misused the power of his office to […]
Charles Manson Transferred to Folsom
REPRESA, Calif., Oct. 10 — Charles Manson, convicted murderer of Sharon Tate and seven others, was transferred to Folsom State Prison from San Quentin, a prison official said. John Ahern, duty officer at Folsom, said the transfer was part of […]
‘Tex’ Watson Transferred From Prison
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Oct. 6 — Charles “Tex” Watson, who described himself as Charles Manson’s chief lieutenant in murder, has been transferred from San Quentin Prison’s Death Row to the California Men’s Colony here, an official disclosed Thursday. Although the […]
Tex Watson Moved To California Men’s Colony
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Oct. 6 — Charles (Tex) Watson, described as mass killer Charles Manson’s chief lieutenant in murder, has been transferred from San Quentin Prison’s Death Row to the California Men’s Colony at San Luis Obispo, prison officials announced. […]
Manson: An Ugly Relic of Tate Murders
VENICE, Aug. 30 – Sensational crimes that rate world headlines have one thing in common: they make money for those entrepreneurs quick enough and businesslike enough to cash in on the public’s horror, fascination or prurience. A particularly ugly relic […]
Manson Moved Off Death Row At San Quentin
SAN QUENTIN, Aug. 30 — Charles Manson, hippie cult leader convicted of the Sharon Tate murders, has been moved out of Death Row to the “adjustment center” at San Quentin State Prison. Officials said Manson was moved Tuesday night to […]
3 Nabbed in Portland Store Holdup
PORTLAND, OR., Jul. 10 – Portland police arrested two men and a woman in the armed robbery of a Kienow’s supermarket about 10 minutes after the robbery occurred. Arrested at their residence, 1223 SE Yamhill St., on charges of first-degree […]
Three Charged in Robbery
PORTLAND, OR, Jul. 9 – Three suspects in a Saturday morning grocery store robbery were arrested within 10 minutes of the crime after the store manager followed them and gave police a description. Charged with first degree robbery and held […]
Manson’s Associate Sentenced
LOS ANGELES, Jun. 30 – Charles Lovett, a member of the clan of Charles Manson, yesterday was sentenced to prison for 10 years to life for his participation in a robbery which ended in a shootout with police in Hawthorne […]
No Review of Death Penalty
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 30 – The. U.S. Supreme Court today rejected an appeal by California to review a state Supreme Court decision outlawing the death penalty. The high court currently is considering whether to abolish capital punishment across the land, […]
Member of Manson Cult Convicted
LOS ANGELES, May 25 – Manson follower Charles A. Lovitt was convicted yesterday of armed robbery stemming from an aborted gun raid in Hawthorne last summer. A Superior Court jury of nine women and three men deliberated less than two […]
Political Influence Aid to Car Man — Bugliosi
LOS ANGELES, May 9 – Dep. Dist. Atty. Vincent T. Bugliosi charged Monday that auto dealer Ralph Williams’ attorney used political influence with the district attorney’s office to win delays in prosecuting criminal false advertising charges against Williams. Bugliosi told […]
Girl Unable to Locate Body
LOS ANGELES, Apr. 23 – A former member of Charle Manson’s “family” who said she saw Donald (Shorty) Shea’s decapitated body buried at the Spahn movie ranch in Chatsworth in 1969 was flown here from Pittsburgh, Pa. But the girl, […]
Last of Manson ‘Family’ Given Life in Prison
LOS ANGELES, Apr. 18 — Bruce McGregor Davis, 28-year-old member of the Charles Manson “family,” Monday was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Malibu musician Gary Hinman and Chatsworth ranch hand Donald (Shorty) Shea. The formal sentencing […]
Church Wins Editing Demands on Manson Book
CHICAGO, Apr. 4 – The Process Church of the Final Judgment has agreed to drop its second suit against those involved in the publication of a book on convicted murderer Charles Manson. A $1.25 million libel suit against the publishers […]
