Photo by Damon D'Amato via Wikipedia August 18th 1934 - June 6th 2016 In 1974, the book Helter Skelter: The True Story of The Manson Murders became a national bestseller, and made Vincent Bugliosi a household name. Bugliosi, a former attorney in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, successfully prosecuted the infamous Charles Manson, along with members of his murderous group of followers, including Charles "Tex" Watson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, and Leslie Van Houten, all of whom were sentenced to lengthy prison sentences. Fair Use photo via Wikipedia In 1975, Helter Skelter (as it is also known in popular culture) won the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime Book and it continues to be the bestselling true crime book of all time, having sold over seven million copies by 2015. The book was twice adapted for television movies (in 1976 and 2004). Bugliosi would go on to be a prolific writer of true crime, winning additional awards and