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Book

The Manson Family murders

Call Number

  • J 364.1523 STRE (POW)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2020]

Physical Description

112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Audience

Ages Grades 6-12 American crime stories.

Summary

"The Manson Family Murders explores all sides of these famous killings. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, societal impacts, and more related to Charles Manson and his Family's crimes. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Amazon.com.

Contents

  • Murder on Cielo Drive
  • Two homicide cases
  • Charles Manson
  • Turning to murder
  • Helter skelter
  • Closing in on the family
  • Making the case
  • The trial
  • The verdicts
  • Timeline
  • Essential facts
  • Glossary
  • Additional resources
  • Source notes
  • Index
  • About the author.

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