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Podcast: You Can’t Make This Up
Episode: CHAOS: The Manson Murders
Description: In 1969, Los Angeles was on edge after a bloody killing spree in the Hollywood Hills - one of the victims, a pregnant movie star. The killers all said they committed their crimes at the direction of their leader, Charles Manson. While the Manson Family murders still fascinate today, one question remains unanswered: how was the mastermind able to convince his followers to kill at his direction? Was his charismatic hold that strong? Or did Manson’s powers of persuasion get a boost from the government?In CHAOS: The Manson Murders, Oscar-winning filmmaker Errol Morris ex...