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Exploring the Life and Tragic Death of Sharon Tate | Crime Time Inc. Episode 11

In this gripping episode of Crime Time Inc., host Alex delves into the life and tragic murder of Sharon Tate, providing a detailed account of her rise to fame and the horrific circumstances of her death. The episode also explores the backgrounds and final moments of other victims, such as Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Voytek Frykowski, and Steven Parent. Additionally, Alex examines the initial police investigations, the use of polygraphs, and the challenges faced in connecting the Manson Family murders. Featuring expert analysis from Simon and Tom, this episode provides a comprehensive look at one of the most shocking crimes in Hollywood history.

00:00 Introduction to Crime Time Inc.

00:23 Sharon Tate's Early Life and Hollywood Dreams

01:59 Sharon Tate's Relationships and Career Struggles

08:17 The Horrific Night at Cielo Drive

09:20 William Garretson's Polygraph Test and Investigation

20:03 The LaBianca Murders

32:57 Funerals and Aftermath

37:55 Arrival of Sharon's Belongings and Evening Events

38:40 Dinner at El Coyote and Late-Night Tragedy

39:25 Police Investigations and Suspicions

40:25 Breakthrough in the Case: The Hi Standard Gun

41:46 Sound Tests and Garretson's Story

43:10 Roman Polanski's Haunting Return

44:58 Psychic Theories and Polanski's Doubts

46:06 Expert Analysis and Reflections

Tom Wood is a former murder squad detective and Deputy Chief Constable of Lothian and Borders Police in Scotland. Tom worked on many high profile murder cases including Robert Black, Peter Tobin and was part of the team investigating The World’s End Murders from day one until 37 years later when the culprit, Angus Sinclair was finally convicted. Tom was latterly the detective in overall charge of The World’s End murder investigation. 

Tom is now retired from the Police and is a successful author.

Tom Wood's Books

 Ruxton: The First Modern Murder https://amzn.eu/d/25k8KqG

The World's End Murders: The Inside Story https://amzn.eu/d/5U9nLoP

Simon is a retired Police Officer and the best selling author of The Ten Percent, https://amzn.eu/d/5trz6bs a memoir consisting of

stories from the first part of his career as a police officer. From joining in 1978,

being posted in Campbeltown in Argylll, becoming a detective on the Isle of

Bute, Scotland, through to the Serious Crime Squad and working in the busy Glasgow

station in Govan.

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Further reading on the Charles Manson which helped influence this podcast:

Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff Guinn

Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry

Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill

This Podcast was made using multiple sources including testimonies and interviews of the perpetrators and witnesses including:

Charles Manson

Dennis Wilson

Terry Melcher

Lynnette Fromme

Susan Atkins

Patricia Krenwinkel

Charles ’Tex’ Watson

Lesley Van Houten

Brooks Poston

Rudolf Weber

Paul Crocket

Harold True

Greg Jakobson

Danny De Carlo

Phil Kaufman

Billy Doyle

Angela Lansbury

Michael Caine

Neil Young

About Crime Time Inc.

Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.

This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted i