Tate murders: crime scene The body of Sharon Tate being removed from the Los Angeles house where she and four others were murdered by followers of Charles Manson, August 1969. (more) Why Did the Manson Family Murder Sharon Tate? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Why-did-the-Manson-Family-murder-Sharon-Tate Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 18, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot On the night of August 8–9, 1969, followers of Charles Manson brutally murdered Sharon Tate and four others at her home in Los Angeles. He reportedly told his followers to kill everyone at 10050 Cielo Drive “as gruesome[ly] as you can.” (There is no indication that Manson knew who was living at the house.) Rosemary and Leno LaBianca were murdered on August 10. Various motives for the crimes have been suggested over the years. During the trial in 1970–71, the prosecutors claimed that Manson had hoped the Tate-LaBianca murders would incite a race war. He had preached the coming of ...(100 of 384 words)

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