Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder!  In Part 3 of The Manson Family Murders, we are going to trial!  We will discuss all of the puzzle pieces that prosecuting attorney, Vincent Bugliosi, had put together in order to establish the motive behind the gruesome Tate-LaBianca murders and to prove that the co-defendants were guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Those being tried for conspiracy to commit murder and murder in the first degree included: Charles Manson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, and Leslie Van Houten.  Of course, that would not be an easy task as the motive, 'helter sketler', was far from conventional and the mastermind behind it all, was not actually present for the slayings. If the case itself wasn't difficult enough, the trial complicated things even further. With the constant disruptions, threats towards the Judge and prosecutor, an attempted murder, and another dead body discovered, it is no wonder that the events in that courtroom made history.  Join us as we discuss the details of the indictments, witness testimony, the criminal trial, penalty trial, convictions, and the sentencing.    Make sure to check out our socials and add to the conversation. As always, answer our questions at the end and we might read your response on next week's show!  Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podcast Instagram:@murdermerlopodcast  Twitter: @murderandmerlo1   Book References:  Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi & Curt Gentry Note: We will have a separate book club episode to discuss this book in further detail!   Cheers! *Tink* Psst.. don't like all the chit-chat? That's cool. Skip to 3:44 to start the case.