this question pertains to psychological testimonies.
The Manson trial was one of the biggest in California history, so it's impossible to name all involed but I'll hit on the 'stars'. The judges' name was Keene, later to star on The People's Court. Vincent Bugliosi, prosecution, Manson defended himself, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkle, Leslie Van Houten, Linda Kasabian, Charles 'Tex' Watson.
Because these crimes were so bizarre, Manson and his chums were so bizarre, they got worldwide attention. Not just the arrests but the trial that at the time was the longest trial in Califorinia history. What OJ Simpson (trial) was to the nineties, Manson was to the 1960s and 1970s. As sad as it is, Manson still retains a certain amount of celebrity. He actually gets 'fan' mail.
I believe the trial lasted 9 months, which at the time was the longest trial in California state history.
At the time of his arrest and trial, the 5'2" Manson weighed about 130 lbs. As he has gotten older he has put on some weight.
In his book on the Manson Family, Vicent Bugliosi did have his watch stop after Manson gave him the "eye". It creeped him out a little but I think he dismissed it as bad batteries or some such thing and carried on with the trial. References:Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi.
The film Helter Skelter is based on the book written by the prosecutors in the trial of Charles Manson. It relates the events during the time of the horrific crimes committed by Manson and others, including that of the killing of actress Sharon Tate.
The two testimonies in the court trial were in direct contradiction to each other.
The two testimonies in the court trial were in direct contradiction to each other.
Manson has a number of tattoos as did some of the 'family' members. During the trial Manson carved an X and then a swastica on his forhead and many of his followers copied his example with their own X's.
"Mr. and Mrs. America--you are wrong. I am not the King of the Jews nor am I a hippie cult leader. I am what you have made me and the mad dog devil killer fiend leper is a reflection of your society. . .Whatever the outcome of this madness that you call a fair trial or Christian justice, you can know this: In my mind's eye my thoughts light fires in your cities." --Charles Manson's statement after his conviction-- for the Tate-LaBianca murders. He was emotionaly unstable. Manson seems to be that rare individual that can be a serial killer and suffer from some sort of dementia. I think APD is appropiate for a diagnosis. But he has so many different going on it might be hard to pinpoint.
At the time of his arrest in 1969 he was 5 ft. 2 in. and weighed about 130 lbs.
Manson has been arrested numerous times but I will assume you are asking about the final time. Late summer-early fall of 1969. His trial was held in 1970 and at the time was the longest running trial ever held in California.