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Chapters & Sections (44)
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0:11
The Writing Process and Career Reflections
2:12
Journalistic Integrity and Investigative Reporting Challenges
3:43
Challenging the Official Story of Manson Murders
5:03
Managing Excessive Reporting Material
6:49
Confronting Lying Witnesses in Investigations
8:15
Interviewee's Behavior and Information Sharing
10:09
Facing Threats and Intimidation from Adversaries
12:08
Balancing Reporting and Conspiracy Theories in Research
13:43
Importance of Primary Sources in Research
15:20
The Evolution of Investigative Research Techniques
17:32
Contradictory Witness Statements Undermine Prosecution Timeline
19:47
Fairness of Charles Manson's Trial Debated
22:17
Charlie Manson's Haight Ashbury Medical Clinic Connection
24:36
Interviewing Charles Manson in Prison
27:51
Challenges of Investigative Journalism
30:06
Overcoming Creative Block and Self-Doubt
31:35
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Staying Motivated
33:24
CIA Mind Control Experiments and LSD Abuse
35:51
Interview Experiences with Notorious Figures
37:25
Omissions from the Book and Research Challenges
40:15
Confronting Aggressive Interview Subjects
41:45
Manson's Avoidable Arrest and the Murders
43:23
Potential for Notorious Murders in Modern Society
44:46
Manson Murders' Lasting Cultural Impact and Legacy
46:44
Survivors of Traumatic Events and Their Resilience
48:23
Withholding Evidence in High-Profile Murder Case
50:29
Author's Relationship with Late Book Subject
52:43
Publishing Deals and Past Journalism Experiences
54:24
Adapting Book into Film and TV Series
56:03
Motive Behind Manson Family Murders Questioned
59:03
Managing a Large Collection of Historical Materials
1:00:18
Author's Experiences with Harassment and Threats