Charles Manson is escorted on his way back to jail after court arraignment in Los Angeles, Ca., Dec. 22, 1969. (AP Photo)

My friend, Bryan MacLean was at the epicenter of the fear Manson and his followers were generating. He had to have been at the house on Cielo Drive – many times – because he knew Melcher – who was terrified of Charlie. He had promised to do a short film of the Manson Family. Was it going to be filmed at the Spahn Ranch? It appears Melcher sublet the Cielo house – and moved in with his Mom. Melcher would end up in therapy over his fear of Manson, who kept showing up – after he moved out! Did Charlie know Melcher was close to the Polanskis? Did Melcher warn them that they might be in danger – before they moved in and took over the lease?

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