Linda Kasabian begins testifying at Manson murder trial 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1970)


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(Monday, July 27, 1970) — Linda Kasabian, a former member of the Manson Family and an eyewitness to both evenings of the 1969 Tate–LaBianca murders, began testifying today at the trial of Charles Manson and three other accomplices.

Kasabian, who was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for her testimony, was on the witness stand for 18 days of the trial, before finishing on August 19.

Tue, Jul 28, 1970 – 1 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com