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Frykowski, Wojciech

friend of Polanski

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Wojciech Frykowski was a Polish actor and writer, and a friend of film director Roman Polanski. He was tragically murdered in August 1969 at Polanski and Sharon Tate's Los Angeles home by members of Charles Manson's cult. Frykowski was staying at the house with his girlfriend, Abigail Folger, who was also killed. The other victims were Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, and Steven Parent. The murders were carried out by Manson Family members under his orders, though Manson himself was not present at the scene.12

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