Tex Watson
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Charles "Tex" Watson was an American criminal and a key member of the Manson Family cult led by Charles Manson. Watson participated in the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in August 1969, under Manson's orders. He was involved in the murders of actress Sharon Tate and four others, as well as grocery executive Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary. Watson was later convicted for his role in these crimes.
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Tate murdersThe Tate and LaBianca murders…8, Manson ordered his follower Charles “Tex” Watson to go to 10050 Cielo Drive with several other cult members and kill everyone there “as gruesome[ly] as you can.” Manson was familiar with the house because its previous tenant, music producer Terry Melcher, had earlier considered and then decided against giving…
Read More…8, Manson ordered his follower Charles “Tex” Watson to go to 10050 Cielo Drive with several other cult members and kill everyone there “as gruesome[ly] as you can.” Manson was familiar with the house because its previous tenant, music producer Terry Melcher, had earlier considered and then decided against giving…
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Sharon TateMurder and aftermathCharles Manson ordered his follower Charles (“Tex”) Watson to go to that house with three other “Family” members and kill everyone there “as gruesome[ly] as you can.” Manson was familiar with the residence because its previous tenant, music producer Terry Melcher, had earlier considered and then decided against giving Manson…
Read MoreCharles Manson ordered his follower Charles (“Tex”) Watson to go to that house with three other “Family” members and kill everyone there “as gruesome[ly] as you can.” Manson was familiar with the residence because its previous tenant, music producer Terry Melcher, had earlier considered and then decided against giving Manson…
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