Tate–LaBianca murders

The Tate–LaBianca murders were a series of brutal killings in Los Angeles in 1969 carried out by followers of Charles Manson. Manson and his followers targeted acting actress Sharon Tate and others at her home, then later murdered Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. The crimes involved stab wounds, violence, and a premeditated attempt to incite chaos, reflecting Manson’s belief he could trigger an apocalyptic race war. The murders shocked the nation, leading to Manson’s arrest and conviction, and remain among the most infamous crimes in American history.