Ep 4. The Manson Family

The episode titled "The Manson Family" of I Lived with a Killer season 1 takes a closer look at the infamous Manson Family and their gruesome crimes. The Manson Family was a cult that was led by Charles Manson, a cult leader, musician, and convicted murderer. Charles Manson had a profound influence on his followers and was later implicated in multiple murders.

In this episode, the viewers get to hear the firsthand account of Catherine Share, who lived with the Manson Family for several months before the Tate-LaBianca murders in August 1969. Catherine was a young and impressionable woman who was drawn to the Manson Family's ideology of peace and love. She spoke of how she was captivated by Manson's charisma and how he had convinced her to join the cult. Catherine, along with two other former Manson Family members, recall their chilling experiences and how they came to terms with their involvement with the cult.

The episode goes on to explore the events leading up to the Tate-LaBianca murders, which were some of the most gruesome and high-profile murders in American history. The murders were committed by Manson Family members and were designed to incite a race war, which Manson called "Helter Skelter."

The episode also delves into the aftermath of the Manson Family murders and how it affected the lives of those who were involved with the cult. The survivors, friends and family of the victims, and law enforcement officials share their experiences and the impact of the horrific events on their lives.

Overall, "The Manson Family" episode of I Lived with a Killer season 1 provides a gripping and captivating retelling of the tragic events that unfolded at the hands of the Manson Family. It offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the minds of those who were drawn to the cult's warped ideology and the devastating consequences that followed.