brutally and shot to death in their home. it's a killing spree that's etched this the minds of los angeles for ever. joining me is the author of that book. welcome. >> thank you. >> the manson story has been written about several times. what does this book tell readers they don't already know? >> it tells them who charles manson was. we explore his real childhood as opposed to the lies he's been telling. we get inside information from the members of the manson family, relatives he grew up with. hopefully there's something new on every page and it will help to answer the questions, hold up