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Today in History: Manson Family Murders Actress Sharon Tate and Guests

8/9/2025

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On August 9, 1969, members of the Manson Family, under Charles Manson's direction, invaded a Los Angeles home, murdering actress Sharon Tate and four others, including Jay Sebring and Abigail Folger. The following night, they killed supermarket executive Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, marking a shocking chapter in American crime history.

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On August 9, 1969, members of the Manson Family, under Charles Manson's direction, invaded a Los Angeles home, murdering actress Sharon Tate and four others, including Jay Sebring and Abigail Folger. The following night, they killed supermarket executive Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, marking a shocking chapter in American crime history.