The Fairshake Files
The Fairshake Files is a documentary investigation channel producing long-form, multi-part deep-dive series. We provide well-researched, sober analysis of history's most controversial events, from infamous true crime cases to declassified government programs and unsolved historical mysteries.Our mission is to go beyond the official story to explore competing theories, alternative narratives, and complex conspiracies. We present all angles with a calm, narrative style that values research over sensationalism.This channel is for viewers seeking nuance and in-depth context on topics like Project MKUltra, COINTELPRO, the Manson Family, and other pivotal historical moments. We dissect the legends, present the evidence, and...
Episodes
The Manson Investigation (Part 3/4): Cracks in the Foundation
In Part 2, we laid out the official story: "Helter Skelter."In Part 3, we begin to dismantle it.Fairshake traces the fissures beneath the prosecution’s case to uncover motives that were far less theatrical but far more believable.We investi…
The Manson Investigation (Part 2/4): The Helter Skelter Narrative
"Helter Skelter." It's the motive that defined an era. But was it the truth, or was it a brilliant prosecutor's perfect story?In Part 2 of our 4-part investigation, Fairshake dives deep into the official narrative that convicted Charles Man…
The Manson Investigation (Part 1/4): The Tinderbox
What truly led to the Manson Family murders?Before the "Helter Skelter" prophecy and the Hollywood slaughter, a tinderbox was being set.In Part 1 of this 4-part investigation, The Fairshake Files explores the volatile world of 1960s America…