The Manson Murders You've Never Heard Of: His Forgotten Victims

Beyond the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders, Charles Manson's reign of terror extended to lesser-known victims whose stories remain shrouded in obscurity. One of these victims was Susan Atkins, a former Manson follower who confessed to killing Gary Hinman, a music teacher and drug dealer. Atkins's chilling account revealed the gruesome details of Hinman's torture and murder, a gruesome ritualistic act that marked the beginning of the Family's killing spree. Another forgotten victim was Shorty Shea, a young man who was brutally murdered by Manson's followers in a failed attempt to steal drugs from the Straight Satans motorcycle gang. Shea's body was left mutilated and hidden in a shallow grave, underscoring the extent of the Family's depravity and the lasting impact of their forgotten victims.