Manson Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Madman (2017)

The two-part special “Manson Speaks: Inside the Mind of a Madman” presents a new theory on Manson’s motives that does not align with the “Helter Skelter” theory he was prosecuted under; brings forth eye witnesses who are speaking publicly about Manson for the first time; and makes contact with the only convicted Manson Family killer who is currently out of prison and living under a pseudonym.The special also examines 26 hours of exclusive never-before-broadcast phone conversations with Manson that may change the scope of his crimes, almost five decades later.

Chapter 1:
Using newly acquired audio recordings of murderer Charles Manson, retired LAPD cold case detective Cliff Shepard and researcher Charlie Cook embark on a quest to connect an unsolved cold case murder to Manson and the Manson family. Nineteen-year-old Reet Jurvetson was killed just months after the infamous Manson Family murders in 1969.

Chapter 2:
Retired detective and researcher feel like they're closing in on linking the Manson Family to the mysterious death of John Haught and the unsolved murder of Reet Jurvetson. The pair track down a prominent former member of the cult before a bizarre call comes in from Manson himself.