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 that created Charles Manson.We deconstruct the "Generation Gap," the utopian dream of the "Summer of Love," and the predatory collapse of the Haight-Ashbury.We also introduce the parallel, documented reality of a secret government war on its own citizens: the FBI's COINTELPRO.This episode sets the stage and provides the essential context for the three competing narratives of the Manson case: the official story, the criminal underworld, and the deep-state conspiracy.This is the first step in deconstructing one of America's most infamous true crime stories.Follow The Fairshake Files:Subscribe on this platform to get all four parts of the investigation.Watch the Video Documentary:This series is also available as a full video investigation on YouTube.Watch on YouTube (launching October 25th 2025) https://www.youtube.com/@thefairshakefilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fairshake-files--6771179/support.Thank you for listening.I’d love to hear your thoughts — share your perspective in the comments or a review.🎥 The full video version, complete with visuals, is available on YouTube: @thefairshakefilesAs an independent creator, I deeply appreciate every listener and every bit of support. Your time and curiosity keep this project alive.💡 Supporters hear new episodes three days early and ad-free — and help keep The Fairshake Files truly independent. Join here → https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fairshake-files--6771179/supportThank you again — every single one of you makes this possible.