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Helter Skelter
This story is not the true story of the murders, but the concoction of VB. The whole Helter Skelter theory was in his mind and in his mind only-he saw ahead to the book deal and movie. Of all the seat's in the court room, over 98% were taken by media. He played into their hands by making up this totally outrageous story (prompted by a liar Sadie and turn coat,get me outta my legal mess Danny DeCarlo). This is fiction. And by the way, Charlie wasn't even present at any of the murder scenes, nor did he order any murders, so why is he in prison? Because he received an unfair trial at the hands of VB. This book is NOT recommended.
Helter Skelter
The chilling story as told by detective Bugliosi will scare and shock you to your utmost. There is an eerie sense all about you that keeps you wondering how such diabolocal people could exist in this world. In all its gorey details and brutally honest depiction of the Manson "Family" Bugliosi does not shield the reader from the horrrid acts committed. He is forthright in his personal fellings toward the murders and his perception of the Manson "Family" including their theology that "Helter Skelter", the final war between the balcks and the whites, is the most outrageous in all of history, which made everything in connection to the murders just as strange.
Helter Skelter
This is a great book so far. I am a little farther than halfway into it and it is great. Although the writing is a little choppy at times, it is definitely worth it.
Helter Skelter
This book truly lives up to what Vincent Bugliosi says on the first page of his book "Helter Skelter-The True Story Of The Manson Murders"-- "This story you are about to read will scare the hell out of you." This is not only the best true crime book ever written, but it is the ONLY true crime story ever written. Mr. Bugliosi is truly a judicial genius, and should be highly commended not only for putting Charles Manson, Susuan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, Leslie Van Houten, and Charles Watson behind bars forever so they can never harm another living soul again, but for writing this fantastic but bone-chilling book.
Helter Skelter
WOW! What a book! Bugliosi takes the reader through each step of the story as it unravels, it is as if you are there! Nobody has ever probed Manson's mind the same way Bugliosi did. He sees Manson's not as a nut, but as an intelligent human being who put on an act to try to have charges against him dismissed. What I find most disturbing about this book is the mind control Manson had over his family. These misfits of society were willing to do anything for Manson. It makes me think of today's isolated teen who sits behind a computer in isolation. When will the next disaster strike? You and I do not know, but this is an example of what happens when we don't care for our children. I'll get off of my soapbox and tell you this is an excellent book. If you are a real true crime fan, the only thing to ask is " why haven't you read it??"
Helter Skelter
1969. What a year. The last year of a decade that began so innocently and by the end, America had lost its innocence, this crime and the story by the District Attorney who prosecuted the guilty in this tale, definitely represents the innocense lost in America. Vincent Bugliosi did an outstanding job to present to the world the bizarre and terrifying account of Charles Manson and his followers AKA "The Manson Family". In the late summer month of August of 1969, some of the followers committed a gruesome crime spree of cold blooded murder. Bugliosi does a thorough job of going thru the background of the guilty and the victims and the events that led up to the horrifying nights of death. The trial afterwards is no less interesting. Remember all of this happened 30 years ago, yet the book is still as gripping now as it was when it first was published. Highly recommended to all who like to read True Crime.