Helter Skelter (book) Helter Skelter (book) Helter Skelter (1974) is a book by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Bugliosi had served as the prosecutor in the 1970 trial of Charles Manson. The book presents his firsthand account of the cases of Manson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, and other members of the self-described Manson Family. It is the best-selling true crime book in history. The book recounts and assesses the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of Charles Manson and his followers for the notorious 1969 murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, actress Sharon Tate, and several others. The book takes its title from the apocalyptic
Jeane Manson Jeane Manson Jeane Manson, born Jean Ann Manson, (born October 1, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American model, singer, and actress. She was "Playboy" magazine's Playmate of the Month for the August 1974 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Dwight Hooker. Before she was a Playmate she acted in a few films including "The Young Nurses" (1973), "Dirty O'Neil" (1974), "Nightmare Circus" (1974) and "From Hong Kong with Love" (1975), and moved to France soon after she appeared in "Playboy". Performing under the name Jeane Manson, she became a recording artist in Europe. Her albums covered several genres, from