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50 Years Later: Manson Family murders of Sharon Tate and others

On August 8,1969, notorious cult leader Charles Manson directed four of his most devoted followers, including Charles "Tex" Watson, Patricia Krenwinkel, Susan Atkins and Linda Kasabian to go to the former residence of an acquaintance, record producer Terry Melcher, and kill whoever was there. Watch Josh Darsa's report from shortly after the murders in 1969.
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