# Charles Manson and the Tate-LaBianca murders > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/charles-manson-and-the-tate-labianca-murders > Updated: 2026-08-18T11:27:03.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and her companions by members of the Manson Family remain a significant cultural and historical event. The killings, which occurred at Tate’s home on Cielo Drive, involved victims including Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Wojciech Frykowski, and Steven Parent. Charles Manson was later convicted for orchestrating the crimes, which were characterized by extreme violence and the word “PIG” written in blood on a door. Recent media coverage has revisited the case through a Netflix docuseries, ‘Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes’. Directed by Joe Berlinger, the series uses archival footage and unreleased recordings to re-examine the motivations behind the Tate-LaBianca murders. While Manson previously cited an apocalyptic concept called ‘Helter Skelter’, the documentary explores alternative theories, such as violence triggered by a failed drug deal or prison-related fears. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Netflix docuseries explores Charles Manson and the Tate-LaBianca murders Netflix's new docuseries, ‘Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes’, uses unreleased recordings to re-examine the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders and Charles Manson's motivations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-docuseries-explores-charles-manson-and-the-tate-labianca-murders ### 2026-08-08: Sharon Tate murder anniversary: The 1969 Manson Family killings The 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and three others by the Manson Family at a Los Angeles residence remain one of the most notorious crimes in American history. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charles-manson-and-the-legacy-of-his-criminal-history --- Cite as: Charles Manson and the Tate-LaBianca murders. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/charles-manson-and-the-tate-labianca-murders