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Chaos is a gripping work of investigative journalism that re-examines the 1969 Manson Family murders and the broader cultural and political forces at play during the turbulent 1960s. Originally assigned a story on the 30th anniversary of the Manson killings, journalist Tom O’Neill spent over 20 years uncovering evidence that questions the official narrative.
Through deep-dive interviews, declassified documents, and dogged pursuit of leads, O’Neill suggests that there were connections between Charles Manson, the CIA, and covert government experiments such as MKUltra. The book also exposes questionable conduct by prosecutors and law enforcement in the original trial, offering a fresh and provocative perspective on one of the most infamous crimes in American history.
The Manson Family murders and the Helter Skelter narrative
Possible government involvement and covert operations
Media manipulation and the shaping of public perception
Corruption and misconduct within the justice system
Cultural shifts in America during the late 1960s
Title: Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties
Authors: Tom O’Neill with Dan Piepenbring
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date: April 1, 2020 (Paperback edition)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 528
ISBN-13: 978-0316477550
Language: English
Genres: True Crime, Investigative Journalism, American History