2006 Updates and News

The following were updates and news items during 2006.

DECEMBER NEWS:  The Charles Manson episode of "Our Generation" will be re-broadcast on December 3 at 8:30 AM (eastern time) on The History Channel.  It includes a great new interview with Catherine "Gypsy" Share (and a "thanks" to me in the closing credits).  Click here for a couple of photos from the day of Catherine's interview.  Great thanks to Catherine for sharing these photos of her first return to the Spahn Movie Ranch site since 1971!

DECEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Merry Christmas from CharlieManson.Com!

If you order Phil Kaufman's autobiography, "Road Mangler Deluxe" direct from him, he'll autograph it.  Plus, it will help with his medical bills.

NOVEMBER NEWS:  Dennis Rice recently had new copies of his booklet, "Free Indeed," printed.  It runs nearly 50 pages and is available through his website for a donation of $10.00 or more.  Donations help his ministry to send free copies to inmates.  Click here.

Bruce Davis was denied parole on Monday, November 20.  Apparently, Debra Tate and Barbara Hoyt (hey, Barbara, drop me an e-mail!) both testified.  Click here.

The History Channel show, "Our Generation," will air the Manson Family episode on December 1 at 7:00pm.  Be sure to tune in!

Charles Manson turned 72 years old on November 12.  A bit of trivia:  On the same day, Gerald Ford became the oldest living former president, surpassing Ronald Reagan's previous record.  On November 12, Ford became 93 years, 3 months and 29 days old.  Ford, of course, was the president that Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme allegedly attempted to assassinate.  It seems somewhat ironic that Ford broke the record on Manson's birthday.

NOVEMBER UPDATES:  I've been contacted by the current owner of the property at 7008 Woodrow Wilson Drive.  It seems the current house is not the one that Lotsapoppa Crowe lived in.  The house that occupies the site today was built in 1987.  You can confirm this and see additional information at Zillow.com.  So, yet another location that has been demolished...

OCTOBER NEWS:  Bruce Davis had another parole hearing on October 17.  Debra Tate made some statements outside of the hearing.  I believe this is the first time she's shown an interest in the Davis hearings.  I'll post results as soon as I know.

I'm awaiting word on when the Manson episode of "Our Generation" (The History Channel) will air.  It doesn't appear to be on the schedule for October.  I can confirm that they did interview Catherine "Gypsy" Share, though.  I believe they interviewed Vincent Bugliosi, too.

It can now be revealed.  On Halloween night, Robert Hendrickson will broadcast his "Manson" documentary on his website for free!  Read about it here.  There was a bit of talk about some possible bonus material but I'm not sure if that's definite yet.  Either way, if you've never seen "Manson" then you'll absolutely want to set aside some time.  It has never been legally released on DVD and hasn't been available on video tape in about twenty years.

SEPTEMBER NEWS:  On Halloween night, MANSON will be seen 'round the world...

Leslie Van Houten was denied parole on September 7.  She is eligible for another hearing in one year.  Click here for the news story.  Note the same news story mentions that Bruce Davis' hearing last month ended with the two-member board split on whether to parole or not.  Now the entire board will meet to decide.

SEPTEMBER UPDATES:  I've received many great photos from Greg King which I'm beginning to upload.  Please note this is not the Greg King that wrote "Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders."

AUGUST NEWS:  Although unrelated to the Manson case, the site of another famous crime is for sale.  The Clutter house ("In Cold Blood") is on the market.  Click here to view the real estate listing.  Under the photo is a link that will take you to some very nice interior shots.

I previously mentioned an upcoming book by Vincent Bugliosi.  I'm sorry to announce that my information was incorrect and the topic will NOT be Manson.  I previously mentioned an announcement coming on October 1.  This will be delayed but I'll post the information as soon as I'm allowed.  There is still something rumored for Halloween night, though.  I'll leave everybody wondering about it for the time being.

Watch for a new film called "The Devil Exists" about the Manson Family.

There is a new book entitled "Sinister Forces: The Manson Secret."  It sounds like some sort of conspiracy theory.

Also, thanks to a reader who pointed out a fictional book related to the Manson case entitled "Skelter."

I've been helping the History Channel with an episode for a new show to be called "Our Generation."  The tentative broadcast date is October 19.  I connected them with Catherine Share who has agreed to do an interview for the show.  Others are still under consideration.  I have also been told that Vincent Bugliosi will be doing an interview.  Each episode of the series will focus on a major event of the 1960s and 1970s.

Dennis Rice's website has added a nice piece written by Catherine "Gypsy" Share!

AUGUST UPDATES:  I added a page a while back but I think I forgot to mention it.  It's a work in progress (like everything else on this site) but includes a few links to some incredible aerial photos on the Windows Live Local website.

JULY NEWS:  Dennis Rice's website has added the third and final part of Bruce Davis' Christian testimony.  Keep an eye out for another very special addition coming soon (see August News section above)!

Bailiff Rusty Burrell passed away April 15.  Rusty served as bailiff in trials for Charles Manson and Patty Hearst, but he is probably best known for his television career.  Following his 1981 retirement for law enforcement he took up the same bailiff position on "The People's Court" with former judge Joseph Wapner.  After that show went off the air the pair worked on "Judge Wapner's Animal Court."  Click here.  Thanks greatly to Ronnie Dannelley for the news tip.

JUNE NEWS:  Judge Charles Older, who presided over the most famous of the Manson trials, has passed away.  Click here.

MAY NEWS:  Manson2Jesus now has part one of Bruce Davis' Christian testimony.

APRIL NEWS:  Former LAPD Chief of Police, Edward Davis, has passed away.  In the Manson case, he is possibly best known for announcing the solution of the murders on December 1, 1969.

APRIL UPDATES:  Thanks greatly to John Goddman for pointing out the incredible Windows Live Local website.  I've set up a new page of links to Manson-related sites on Live.

This is currently just in a testing phase but I've put a message forum back online.  You can find it at CharlieManson.Net.  Yes, that's "net" rather than "com."  That domain had become available and I thought the "net" suffix seemed more fitting to a message board, so I registered it.  Depending on how things go, I have a couple of other ideas for the "net" site.

Online video sites are really taking off.  Of course Manson footage wasn't far behind.  I've added a new page of Manson online video links.

APRIL NEWS:  There are a couple of updates at Manson2Jesus.  One is the April newsletter and the other is a new writing by Bruce Davis.

MARCH NEWS:  I'm pleased to announce the opening of Dennis Rice's website for his prison ministry.  Dennis registered the name over two years ago and finally decided it was time to put something online.  Click below to visit:

MARCH UPDATES:  I've added a nice set of photos by Ronnie B.  Check out the 2005 Spahn Movie Ranch fire and the San Fernando Sears where Mary Brunner and Sandra Good were arrested.  Also, Ronnie contributed photos of George Spahn's grave, the former site of the Yellow Submarine and the Canoga Island Village apartments.

MARCH NEWS:  An alternate nude photo of Lynette Fromme and Sandy Good has appeared.  The owner sent me a scan a while back and is now offering the original in an eBay auction.  (Note CharlieManson.Com is not involved in this auction in any way).

Check out this nice video of Barker Ranch by James Bierman.

Also be sure to check out this video of the Beach Boys performing "Never Learn Not to Love" (which was written by Manson).

And a little bit of the Manson interview on "Biography."

And another interview.

Be sure to catch the hilarious Manson appearance on "The Apprentice."

Click here for the Manson interview on the "Today Show."

FEBRUARY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  I have a very interesting announcement!  Dennis Rice has authorized CharlieManson.Com to display photos of his original Manson Family vest.  For the serious collector, Dennis is offering the vest in exchange for a donation to his Christian ministry.  Click here to see various photos along with Dennis' story and affidavit.

JANUARY UPDATES:  Great thanks to Aaron Bredlau for transcribing the "Geraldo" interview!

JANUARY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  I haven't forgotten about the message board!  Although I've moved the website to a new host, I'm still undecided about how to handle the forum.  It appears they put a bit of a load on the server when they're busy, so I'm looking at hosting it elsewhere.

The website has now moved to a new host.  I hope it works out better than the last!  For the moment, the message board and chat room are not available.  Please watch for future announcements.  Thank you!

Happy New Year!  For those new to the website, this main page will grow as the year proceeds.  Until then, you will probably want to check the previous year update page below.

2005 UPDATES:  Updates and news for the year 2005 can be viewed here.

2004 UPDATES:  Updates and news for the year 2004 can be viewed here.

2003 UPDATES:  Updates and news for the year 2003 can be viewed here.

2002 UPDATES:  Updates and news for the year 2002 can be viewed here.

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