Journey into the Manson Family: A Tour for Dark Tourists
57 videos • 2,578 views • by The Backp☮rch Tapes Backporch Tapes takes you on a journey to the infamous locations of the Charles Manson Family and the Helter Skelter crimes. Delve into the darkness and explore the history of the Manson Family at Spahn Ranch, the notorious Barker Ranch, and other chilling locations associated with the crimes. At Spahn Ranch, where the family lived for a time, you can see the rock where Manson played his guitar to his followers and the ruins of the movie sets that were once used for western films. Barker Ranch, located in the remote desert, was where Manson was finally apprehended by law enforcement after the infamous two-day siege. Here you can see the Jeep used by the Manson family and the remains of the burnt-out buildings. Other locations on the tour include Moundsville, West Virginia, where Manson was incarcerated before his trial, and the locations where the murders were committed. The tour also covers the role of Terry Melcher, the music producer who Manson believed had promised him a recording contract, and the brutal murder of Shorty Shea, a stuntman who had worked on several westerns. Backporch Tapes' dark tourist locations offer a unique and eerie experience, shedding light on one of the most infamous crimes in American history. Join us on this journey into the heart of darkness and explore the twisted world of the Manson Family and the Helter Skelter murders.