Long Time Blog Reader has a Theory on The Steve Parent Clock Radio

Here is my clock radio theory; not that it matters much, but nobody has ever accepted the reason given:

Parent wasn't going there to sell it; he was going there to pick it up. He left it with Garretson the first time he drove him home, which is why he knew how to get back there. First ride home he offered him the radio and Garretson wasn't sure he wanted it. So, they went back to the guesthouse and Steve showed him how it worked and told him to hang on to it, try it for a few weeks, and if he likes it he could pay then or just give it back. If he really was gay, he was also setting up another meeting with a guy who lived with rich movie stars and maybe he could get to know him better. Leaving the clock was his "in", guaranteeing another meeting.

That's why he had the gall to show up so late, and knew the way back there - he probably couldn't get a hold of Garretson and was going to either get his money or the clock back. Also kinda explains why Garretson said he made a phone call to find out the time: the clock he had now gotten used to wasn't there so he (being not exactly the brightest candle in the menorah) decided to call.

In the Bug’s book Helter Skelter he says that a phone call was made from Cielo at around 11:45 and that a friend of Parent’s ended up coming forward that it was to him. Parent was gonna stop by to help him design or decide on a stereo system. The Bug actually says that during that phone call, Parent asked him the time, and that’s probably when he set the clock radio he was showing Garretson. Well, that makes zero sense because Garretson did not want the radio, and Parent was wearing a watch as we know, because Watson cut it off of his wrist. So could he have been comparing the times on his watch to the clock radio because it was off from his last visit (and was wondering what one was off)? Or, was the Bug just seeing more into it? Simply a conversation like we all have:

    Q: "what time you think you will be here"?
    A: "not sure, what time is it now?"

One thing we do know is, Garretson NEEDED a clock or he wouldn’t have said he tried to call to check the time later. Either, he left Bill the clock on the first visit so he could try it out, or it came up in conversation and he promised to bring one by when he got one. Whatever clock was there in that room, Rudy probably took with him. But it wasn’t out of the blue, it WAS something that Garretson needed.

When originally talking to the cops he explained Steve was there to sell a clock radio but didn't explain he already had it, Steve was just getting it back and since it didn't matter, he never corrected it.

    Police: "Why did Steve come to your house that night?"
    Bill: "to sell me a clock radio."
    Police: "what time did he arrive?"

The Bug could have known it but by then it wouldn't have mattered anyway, so why correct it and make police look dumb if it’s what really took place? They already looked dumb on several points.

Think of all the things Steve had to do: drive up there, find the button, know where to park, where the path is, where the guesthouse is. Makes no sense he would do that out of the blue like that unless he had been back there before and had a legitimate reason to return.

Also explains why the time was set. He wouldn't plug it in to show Garretson how it works if he didn't want it. And setting the time makes no sense anyways just to show someone it works, unless you stay for a day to see it keep proper time you would just show that the numbers roll over. Why set it?

He unplugged it and the time was set because it was being used for a week or weeks already. "Time to go, better grab my clock" - unplugs it at the precise moment he left, he didn't set it. It was already set and in use for weeks.

This just hit me one day when a friend did the same thing with me with a tablet. He said, "Just keep and try it a few weeks. If you don't like it just give it back" and it was like lightning stuck me.

So I really think all these years of speculation on what a crazy and unbelievable thing it was for a guy to show up out of the blue with a clock radio to sell to someone he barely knew might not be so crazy after all. He sold and serviced radios and stereos. Garretson needed one. Could be no more complicated as either, "try this out and if you don’t like I will just take it back", or " I will keep my eyes out, when a clock radio comes available I will bring it by your place".  I think he left it there the first time he was up there, because finding his way back late on a Friday night would be very nervy and kinda hard to do. So either way, he really must have been at the guesthouse before. He probably hadn’t heard from Bill and just wanted his clock or his money.

Bruce Davis Wins Parole Again

I just received an email from Michael Beckman, Bruce's attorney, saying that Bruce was granted parole.  No details as of yet but Debra Tate and Barbara Hoyt were there.

Finally.... a news story!

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Manson-Associate-Bruce-Davis-Granted-Parole-249978221.html

A new mug shot

To Be Or Not To Be: Bruce Davis's 28th hearing!

Well, it looks like the time has come once again for Bruce Davis to attend another parole hearing, which will be held Wednesday, March 12th at 8:30 AM PST. This will be his 28th parole consideration hearing! WOW! So, who all thinks it is time for Bruce to pack up & go home? How many are in favor of him staying indefinitely at California Men's Colony? As long as we're asking questions, how many of you out there in MansonBlogland think Bruce & company are responsible for more deaths? In my honest opinion, I don't think Bruce Davis, if released would be a danger to society, but.....has the punishment really fit the crime? Remember, a lot of people back then ended up 6 feet under while in the vicinity of the Manson Family. Why is that? I find it too much of a coincidence, don't you? Now, if this man can convince the parole board, especially after they listen to Deputy DA Patrick Sequeira sounding off, and to letters that will be read aloud from victim's next-of-kin-representative Debra Tate, and Manson-Family expert Barbara Hoyt, it will be a miracle! Please, let us know what you think? Will Bruce be burrowing back into his bottom rack, or boarding a bus to Freedomland?

The Fugly 3: Manson murderesses 1st prison mugshots from 1971

Oh the humanity! Feast your eyes upon some of the most creepiest, ugliest mugshots of Susan "Sexy Sadie" Atkins, Patricia "Katie" Krenwinkel, and Leslie "LuLu" Van Houten. These mugshots were supposedly taken when they FIRST arrived at the California Institute for Women in Corona, California in 1971. Clearly, these girls were nowhere near sane. What was it, folks that turned them so evil? What made these young women go from being regular, suburbanite, bouffant-headed, middle-class youths to glassy-eyed, snickering, coconut-headed, bloodthirsty maniacs with psycho eyes & shit-eating grins? Who the hell smiles on their first day of prison? I am at a loss for words. I am especially at a loss for words when my eyes saw mutton chops growing in on Pat Krenwinkel's face. Like I said earlier, "oh the humanity!"

Rob Zombie, Bret Easton Ellis team on Manson Family Series

In something of a curious pairing, director/musician Rob Zombie will team with AMERICAN PSYCHO author Bret Easton Ellis on an upcoming series exploring the infamous Manson Family and their vicious crimes in 1969.

Variety is reporting that the two creators, who both specialize in folks clearly out of their mind (albeit with very different aesthetics), are in early development at Fox on the series which “aims to tell converging stories of people and events leading up to and after the murders, from shifting points of view.”

Manson, of course is notorious for leading a sort of commune and forming the Manson Family, which turned murderous in 1969 and resulted in the deaths of seven people, actress Sharon Tate included. Since the arrests and convictions, his story has endlessly attracted fascination and inspired a host of art. Perhaps unsurprisingly (his HALLOWEEN II has quite the large image of Manson on a wall) Zombie counts himself among the intrigued. He says, “I have been obsessed with this insane story since I was a kid, so obviously I jumped at the chance to be involved in this incredible project. After speaking with Bret, I immediately realized that we shared the same vision for this epic madness.”

The Ellis/Zombie Manson series is still quite a ways off. Keep an eye on Fango for more as it develops.

Is a scorpion just a scorpion?

Recently, Patty told Brian Davis the story about how she found a scorpion in her house last July 3rd. As she was doing so, she realized that she has never told the story to all of you. Want to hear it? This is absolutely NOT made up.

This past fourth of July, Patty posted on facebook: "Is there any folklore that you are aware of surrounding a scorpion in the house? We had an unexpected and bizarre visitor last night." Her knowledgeable and thoughtful friends had much to offer. One mentioned that symbolically, a scorpion means self-protection, or a need for protection. In Ancient Egyptian legend, a scorpion brings good luck and wealth in the very near future. Native American lore imparts many meanings to the scorpion: it may represent metamorphosis and openness to change. Endurance, tenacity, determination and willpower is another theme that is related to independence, self-possession, fearlessness, forcefulness and intensity. And of course, the scorpion is one of Manson's favored symbols.

He or she was tiny: maybe an inch and a half long. Patty never did get a photo of it because when she went to catch it in a canning jar, she squashed his right pincer. At that point, he was no longer portrait worthy. Patty immediately googled scorpions, and discovered that unless you have a bad allergy, you won't die from a scorpion bite. It will only itch like hell! The sting is far, far worse than a bumblebee, Patty is told.

Around the same time, Patty had been communicating with a friend of Manson's whom she had just been introduced to. Patty wrote to him that "you may be surprised to hear (or maybe you won't be) that Patty had a scorpion in her kitchen last night." Manson's friend replied that no, he was not surprised, because these things often happen in his circle. Furthermore, he stated that back in the day, these types of occurrences would scare the crap out of him. Now, he just sits back and enjoys the wonder and the mystery of it all. He said that among Charlie's friends, they call this kind of ooEEoo "myme."

Last September 28, DebS wrote the following to Patty: "There was a scorpion in my laundry tub this morning! I have no idea how it could have gotten there. The laundry room is on the second floor. There is a door out to the deck as well as one into the house in the room but the screen door is always shut. I've seen only one scorpion in the nine years I've lived here and that was outside, where it belongs!"

Patty has wondered ever since then if the two scorpions found 100 miles and three months apart are related incidents. Neither Patty nor Deb had seen a scorpion in years, and they are both long time California residents. Were they put there on purpose? What do you think?

Catherine Share looking damn good!

Ladies & Gentlemen, I give you the newest photo of Catherine "Gypsy" Share to feast your eyes upon. She looks really good in my opinion, especially for a lady in her 70's. I do hope Ms. Share is doing well!

Desert Sun

Desert Sun was a band formed by Shoshone - Tecopa residents Paul Watkins and Brooks Ramsey Poston in the early 1970s with the help of other local musicians.

The blond guy seated in front of Brooks is Clinton Crable, who died in 2003.

Ever wondered who the curly haired guy is? It's actually Paul's brother, John. John is a very well known Topanga musician.

Paul Crockett was desert Sun's manager. 

When Desert Sun split up and Paul Watkins went to work in the mines of Tecopa, he staked out his own mining claims, divorced, remarried, raised a family, wrote a book on Manson and headed up the first meetings of the Chamber of Commerce.

Brooks Poston & Jane Boltinhouse followed their guru, Paul Crockett to Northern Washington State. There Brooks & Jane continued as 'Northern Lights' performing a number of Desert Sun's original songs. Poston and Boltinhouse remain in WA. Paul Crockett Passed January 10, 2014.

A recent Jane Boltinhouse pic

Paul Crockett Has Passed

Thanks to the blog reader that tipped us to this news.

I have received word from his wife and partner of 40 years, Sylvee, that Paul Crockett, “an amazing, incredibly wise man, took his departure on Jan. 10, 2014.

Read the tribute here                                                                                 Help with the bills

Charlie's grandson Jason on the 700 Club

Thank you anonymous friend, for sending this one in. It is very interesting stuff, with a photo of Charles Manson, Jr. Patty had never seen before.

Fighting Your Family's Demons
By Annika Young
The 700 Club

CBN.com: In the ring, Jason Freeman knew he had to be disciplined, focused and fearless. "The only thing that could beat me was the other guy, and it wasn't going to happen."

Like most fighters in the mixed martial arts world, Jason had a nickname. His was Charlie Manson III, a name he inherited from his dad. He was Charles Manson Jr. and I knew that Charlie Manson, Sr. was my grandfather. It was to be kept quiet, under a rug. 

His parents never married. Jason lived with his mother and stepfather who raised him. His biological father kept his distance. As the son of a notorious killer, he was fighting his own battles with depression and a drug addiction. "Earliest memories were mainly phone conversations and pictures that he sent and Christmas gifts. I don't know if he just realized that I was fine; I was taken care of, that he didn't think he needed to be there." 

One night Jason's father checked out on him for good. He killed himself when Jason was a freshman in high school. Despite their splintered relationship, Jason took his father's death very hard. "I blamed my father's suicide on my grandfather. Jason poured those emotions into high school football and wrestling. "I knew that my anger needed to be directed in a positive manner." 

Still, Jason's ties to the Manson family name haunted him, and he swore to break the cycle of drugs and violence. But his hair-trigger temper was working against him. "People knew I could fight. I would fight. I didn't have a problem with fighting. When I was provoked, I knew I could hurt somebody and I didn't want to hurt nobody." 

As an adult, he found another way to vent his anger... through mixed martial arts. But to make money, he started selling drugs, and soon started using them, too. Jason felt the consequences of his actions. "When you're on drugs that make your family not want to be around you or not like you, you don't fit in. You get mixed up into whatever kind of drug it is to hide yourself from reality. You're in a box. You don't know how to get out." 

Eventually, Jason was arrested and convicted for drug trafficking. His worst fear had come true. "I just - I don't want to fail. (I) seen it all around me, all my life."

He asked God to help. "Laid in bed probably for hours just crying and just asking for forgiveness and help; help to understand, give me some wisdom to realize the path I'm on isn't the right path."

He found a Bible, but wasn't sure where to begin. He met someone who helped. "There was an ordained minister in there for relapsing back on crack cocaine. I started asking questions and I said, 'I don't know where to start in this long Book, this Bible.' He said 'Well, just you know, read John. Everybody starts at John.' He prayed over me. I accepted Jesus in my heart. At that point I wanted to walk a different path."

He took the first step. "I went straight to the Bible and I ran every day. I stayed focused on myself. I stayed focused on understanding why I'm in here."

Jason served his time. He also met and married Audrey. He says on his journey of faith, she helped him every step of the way. "I didn't know for the longest time which way was up or down and I can honestly say when I met my wife, Audrey, it's been a rough road, but she made me who I am today."
In 2011, he decided to step out of the ring for good. Jason remembers his conversation with God on the night of his last fight. "I was asking Him, 'Why am I out here?' He said, 'I built a stage up underneath of you to speak off of and reach others.'"

Now he talks to kids about how to avoid the mistakes he made. He says with God's help he's been off the drugs and his anger is in check. He and Audrey are raising three boys and working on leaving a legacy founded on faith in God. "I got my whole family. I love it."

The kid with the notorious family ties has found his purpose through his faith in Jesus Christ. "Once people get to know me for me and not the name, I carry my own weight. I feel God moves through me like He moves through a lot of people. And if that name somehow attracts attention over to my corner, then I've got something positive to speak about."