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1.
  Manson Family Sharon Tate Murders   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are 10 questions about one of the most infamous murder cases in U.S. history. Choose from the multiple-choice answers the one you think is correct.
Average, 10 Qns, root17, Mar 19 13
Average
root17 gold member
8642 plays
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  Charles Manson Facts   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the Tate/LaBianca murders, and also contains questions about Manson himself.
Average, 10 Qns, JuniorTheJaws, Aug 20 17
Average
JuniorTheJaws gold member
Aug 20 17
8562 plays
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  The Case Of The Brentwood Murders   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz is about the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The trial was called the 'Trial of the Century.' But did O.J. Simpson really murder them? If not, who did? To find out the answers, enter if you dare.
Tough, 25 Qns, DakotaNorth, Jul 06 13
Tough
DakotaNorth gold member
5518 plays
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  The Brown and Goldman Murders   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about Nicole Brown, Ronald Goldman and Simpson the man who was accused of their murders. There is only one question about the trial itself. All others are leading up to the trial. Good luck to you all.
Average, 10 Qns, dingbatalso, Jun 29 20
Average
dingbatalso
Jun 29 20
7951 plays
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  Manson Family Trivia   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz about the Manson Family and the murders they comitted. Test your true crime trivia and have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, SAPIENT, Sep 23 21
Average
SAPIENT
Sep 23 21
5244 plays
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  Tate/LaBianca Murders   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz to see how much you know about the Tate/LaBianca murders that happened in 1969. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, orligirl_92, Aug 31 15
Easier
orligirl_92
856 plays
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  Charles Manson and the Tate/ La Bianca Murders   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Tate/LaBianca murders was one of the most gruesome murders instigated by one of the most evil men in history. Good luck with the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, diamondjim68, May 08 17
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diamondjim68
3652 plays
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  The Black Dahlia   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
One of the most famous unsolved murder cases of all time - and truly one of the most gruesome. Once you know about the Black Dahlia the case will keep you riveted ... How has it gone unsolved all this time?
Tough, 15 Qns, wickedlittleme, Jun 30 12
Tough
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  20 Charles Manson and The Family Questions   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
I have read the book "Helter Skelter" several times -- it could be a legal textbook! This quiz recounts the horrific events on August 9th & 10th, 1969, and the amazing trial and other events that followed.
Tough, 20 Qns, torioreo, Sep 09 12
Tough
torioreo
3774 plays
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  The Slow White Bronco (not John Elway)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The "chase" of the Slow White Bronco was broadcast on multiple news outlets when it occurred, as it was part of OJ Simpson murder investigation. This quiz relates to the chase, the murder investigation, and the alleged involvement of OJ Simpson.
Average, 10 Qns, ArsonDave, Jan 15 11
Average
ArsonDave
893 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What were the first names of the LaBiancas?

From Quiz "Manson Family: Members and Murders"




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  Goin' Crazy With Charlie    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Some say the Sixties ended abruptly with the Tate/LaBianca murders. What hasn't ended is our fascination with the crimes. Fascination is fine, but unless you're familiar with the written accounts of the case, you may want to take a pass on this quiz.
Very Difficult, 25 Qns, ripper1, Aug 09 11
Very Difficult
ripper1
2537 plays
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  Charles Manson and The Family Test Your Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has some questions that are related to the murders, and some general knowledge questions about The Family. The information comes from the books "The Family","Sqeaky","My life With Charles Manson",and "Will You Die For Me?".
Tough, 10 Qns, cattyyellow, Jun 02 10
Tough
cattyyellow
1299 plays
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  The Tate Murders - Official Report    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
On August 9, 1969, Sharon Tate and four others were brutally slain. What did investigators conclude? If you're looking for a quiz about Manson, look elsewhere. This one focuses on the Cielo Drive murders and investigative reports from that fateful day.
Very Difficult, 25 Qns, ripper1, Apr 23 15
Very Difficult
ripper1
1895 plays
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  The Murder of William Desmond Taylor    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Noted silent film director noted more in death than in life. Who killed him and why?
Tough, 10 Qns, blakey, Jul 09 10
Tough
blakey
1501 plays
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  The Black Dahlia Case    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about one of USA's crime history's most haunting murders. It was also known as the Black Dahlia case, and was left unsolved. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, JacquelineB, Aug 20 09
Tough
JacquelineB
1846 plays
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  Manson Family Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's an easy quiz on Manson Family member nick names. Though the Family members used several nicknames I used the commonly known ones. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, theeviliz, Feb 07 18
Tough
theeviliz
Feb 07 18
311 plays
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  The Manson Family Quotes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are some Manson Family quotes out of the book "The Family" by Ed Sanders.This quiz includes some trial quotes and some aftermath quotes. I'll tell you the quote you pick who said it.
Difficult, 10 Qns, cattyyellow, Jan 14 07
Difficult
cattyyellow
991 plays
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  Manson Family: Members and Murders    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the notorious Manson Family, the killers that were famous in 1969. It is about the members of the Family and the murders that they committed as well.
Average, 10 Qns, oxocubes, Jun 12 11
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oxocubes
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Hollywood Murders Trivia Questions

1. What was Catherine Share's nickname?

From Quiz
Manson Family Nicknames

Answer: Gypsy

Catherine "Gypsy" Share was never present at any murders but did participate in the Hawthorne Shootout. Manon Minnette was a another alias used by Gypsy.

2. When did the Tate/LaBianca murders occur?

From Quiz Tate/LaBianca Murders

Answer: August 8, 1969 and August 9, 1969

The murders were committed sometime during the night on both August 8th and 9th, but the most common dates for the murders to have occurred are August 9, 1969, and August 10, 1969. The bodies were discovered the next day, which is where the 9th and 10th come into play.

3. The chase of the white Bronco, which was televised at the time it occurred, took place, primarily, in what region of California?

From Quiz The Slow White Bronco (not John Elway)

Answer: Los Angeles

While the the "chase" took place in multiple jurisdictions, it is best known for ending in a region of the City of Los Angeles.

4. Why was Lynette Fromme called 'Squeaky'?

From Quiz Manson Family: Members and Murders

Answer: Because of the squeals she made when Spahn pinched her thigh.

Lynette Fromme became friends with Charles Manson on a beach.

5. "Charlie, I've been here before. You're not going to 'do' that house, are you?

From Quiz The Manson Family Quotes

Answer: Linda Kasabian

Linda said this to Charlie before they go into the Labianca's house. She was talking about the house next door to the Labianca's, rented by Harold True. Linda had partied there before joining the Manson Family.

6. Who was the first girl to join Manson and begin The Family?

From Quiz Charles Manson and The Family

Answer: Mary Brunner

Mary Brunner was so in love with Manson that she quit her job as a librarian to follow him. The next follower was Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.

7. Which occurrence division of the LAPD was the Cielo Drive crime scene handled by?

From Quiz The Tate Murders - Official Report

Answer: West Los Angeles

Although officers from Robbery-Homicide were in charge of the investigation, the division of occurrence refers to the jurisdiction of the crime scene. In this case, Cielo Drive was within the boundaries of the West Los Angeles Police Division.

8. Where was William Desmond Taylor originally from?

From Quiz The Murder of William Desmond Taylor

Answer: Ireland

He was born in 1872, and moved to New York in 1890.

9. What was The Black Dahlia's real name?

From Quiz The Black Dahlia

Answer: Elizabeth Short

Her given name was Elizabeth Short, but she was called Beth by most who knew her. To her mother she was known as Bette. She was born July 29, 1924.

10. What was the name of the victim, whom the press called "The Black Dahlia"?

From Quiz The Black Dahlia Case

Answer: Elizabeth Short

Elizabeth was born on July 24, 1929 in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. She was often called Betty when she was a child, and Beth when she was older.

11. What is the name of the ranch that Manson and his followers resided at when the orders were issued to murder all the occupants at Cielo Drive?

From Quiz Manson Family Trivia

Answer: Spahn Ranch & Spahn & Spahn House & Spahn Movie Ranch & Spahn Movie

Manson convinced George Spahn that he should let him and his followers live on the ranch in exchange for keeping Spahn sexually satisfied.

12. How many of Manson's followers were at the Tate residence on the night that Sharon Tate was murdered?

From Quiz Charles Manson Facts

Answer: four

Originally Manson wanted to send in ten followers to do the killings but changed his mind and decided to send only four.

13. What did Mark Fuhrman find on the ground behind the guest house?

From Quiz The Brown and Goldman Murders

Answer: a bloody glove

At the Bundy crime scene there was only one glove present. Detective Mark Fuhrman was the person who found the glove at the Rockingham estate.

14. What was Susan Atkin's nickname?

From Quiz Manson Family Nicknames

Answer: Sadie

Manson was said to have named her Sadie after a relative of his, not the Beatles "Sexy Sadie." (I'm not sure if it is true). Susan Atkins participated in the murder of Gary Hinman and the Tate murders.

15. Who planned the murders?

From Quiz Tate/LaBianca Murders

Answer: Charles Manson

Although he supposedly never participated in the murders, Charles Manson is the one who is associated with them the most because it was his followers that committed these horrific crimes. Ronald DeFeo is the perpetrator of the DeFeo murders, which led to the Amityville Horror. Ed Gein was a murderer in Wisconsin who inspired such works as Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Gary Ridgeway was the Green River Killer.

16. At the time of the chase, who was the driver of the Bronco?

From Quiz The Slow White Bronco (not John Elway)

Answer: Al Cowlings

OJ Simpson was a passenger at the time of the chase. Robert Shapiro and Johnny Cochran were ultimately members of Simpson's defense team as attorneys. Al Cowlings was a long-time friend of OJ Simpson who was driving when the "chase" occurred.

17. Who was the leader of the Manson Family?

From Quiz Manson Family: Members and Murders

Answer: Charles Manson

Charles Manson was born Charles Milles Maddox on November 12, 1934 to a 16 year old girl, Kathleen Maddox. His surname was changed to Manson when his mother married Colonel Manson shortly after his birth.

18. "I am just a reflection of every one of you."

From Quiz The Manson Family Quotes

Answer: Charles Manson

Manson actually said this on many occasions. One notable time was during his monologue on the stand in front of the judge. Manson decided not to testify in front of the jury.

19. What is the name of the Manson Family's first murder victim?

From Quiz Charles Manson and The Family

Answer: Gary Hinman

Gary Hinman was the first Manson Family victim to die. Some people say he was murdered because he had sold The Family bad drugs, others say Charles Manson wanted Hinman's money and Gary wouldn't donate it to The Family.

20. Who was the only person on the property of the Tate house to survive the massacre?

From Quiz Charles Manson and the Tate/ La Bianca Murders

Answer: William Garretson

Shortly after midnight on August 9, 1969, five of Manson's followers, Charles "Tex" Watson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkle, and Linda Kasabian entered the Benedict Canyon, Cal. home of actress Sharon Tate. Tate was eight months pregnant and was living with her husband, Roman Polanski, who was in London producing a movie. Tate and her companions, Jay Sebring, a hair stylist, Abigail Folger, heiress to the Folger coffee company, Voytek Frykowski and Steven Parent were stabbed, beaten and shot to death on the instructions of Manson. 19 year-old Garretson was the caretaker at the house and was in the back room listening to the stereo while the slaughter took place. Garretson was the prime suspect for a few days but was released due to lack of evidence.

21. By 9:35 a.m., three West Los Angeles patrol units were at the crime scene. Why did the first officers on the scene not enter the Polanski residence through the front door?

From Quiz Goin' Crazy With Charlie

Answer: They'd be vulnerable to attack if the killers were still in the home.

According to the Vincent Bugliosi/Curt Gentry book, "Helter Skelter," the silence of the crime scene unnerved the officers. The killers might very well be lurking inside the residence and entry through the front door would make them "open targets."

22. After analyzing the physical evidence, what theory did investigators conclude was the most likely motive for the murders?

From Quiz The Tate Murders - Official Report

Answer: All theories are correct.

In addition, another theory suggested that the murders were the result of a narcotics party, where one or more of the participants "freaked-out", killing one of the victims. The remaining victims were then killed in order to avoid identification.

23. When was his body discovered?

From Quiz The Murder of William Desmond Taylor

Answer: February 2, 1922

In his study with a bullet in his back.

24. When was the body of The Black Dahlia found?

From Quiz The Black Dahlia

Answer: January 15, 1947

It was discovered by 25 year old Betty Bersinger and her 3 year old daughter Anne in a vacant lot on 39th and Norton in Los Angeles. They were out that morning on their way to get a pair of Anne's shoes repaired. At first they believed the body was a discarded store mannequin.

25. What was the address of the Tate Residence?

From Quiz Charles Manson and The Family

Answer: 10050 Cielo Drive

Sharon Tate had called the secluded house her love nest.

26. What happened to Elizabeth's father, Cleo, when Beth was five years old?

From Quiz The Black Dahlia Case

Answer: He disappeared, but came back later

He was believed to have been killed or committed suicide, as his empty car was found near a bridge. However, he later approached his wife with a letter, apologizing and wishing for her to take him back. She refused.

27. What is the name of the first known victim of the Manson Family?

From Quiz Manson Family Trivia

Answer: Gary Hinman

The Manson Family wrote "political piggy" in blood on his wall to make the police think that the Black Panthers had committed the crime.

28. How many people did Manson's followers kill at the Tate residence?

From Quiz Charles Manson Facts

Answer: five

Unbeknownst to the killers, William Garretson, the grounds keeper, was hiding in the guest house. Had the killers known this he too surely would have been killed.

29. How many thumps did Kato Kaelin hear in his apartment after the murders?

From Quiz The Brown and Goldman Murders

Answer: 3

While talking to his girlfriend on the phone Kato Kaelin hears 3 thumps on his back wall and he thought it was an earthquake. He even asked his girlfriend if there was an earthquake.

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