QUESTION: Do you know any of the defendants in this case, Defendants Charles Manson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, and Leslie Van Houten? Again, anyone new here reading thisALWAYS read Manson Blog comments. Billy Garreston, fresh from his senior year in Ohio, arrives in the City of Angels on the back of a turnip truck and drifts through a year or two of living on his journey to Rudi Altobelli. ANSWER: The Words and The Mamas and Papas no, wait a minute Mama Cass and The Doors. He went through some shit he could never tell anyone about out there in sunny California. She was executed on March 20, 1899, at Sing Sing Correctional Facility for the murder of her stepdaughter Ida Place. There are quite a few times during the trial when an objection is made, but the witness has answered the question before the objection came in and the answer is allowed to stand and becomes part of the record ~ the very thing the objecting lawyer doesn't want.With Irving Kanarek objecting 9 times during the opening statement, and then asking for the whole statement to be stricken and then saying that a mistrial should be declared, it was clear right from the start that one of the defence's major tactics was going to be deflection. QUESTION: Try to speak up a little more loudly, sir. Sherwin-Williams bought them out in 1982. QUESTION: When you returned at approximately 10:00 pm, did you see anyone about the premises? For classmates and the ex-wife of William Garretson, a Lancaster native originally charged with the August 1969 murders of seven people at famed director Roman Polanski's home, Manson's death brought back emotions. Do you know what is shown in that photograph? QUESTION: What is shown in that photograph? I mostly only internally discuss food wants and upcoming meals with myself. William Garretson born 11 Mar 1748, married to Mary Wethersed 3. The above photo is from his sophomore year in 1965. He was TOTALLY oblivious to any of it.We actually had to "barter" (in the strangest manner ever) for his return. I definitely remember Billy's sleeping thru a bj story but the train part is for stronger minds lol. QUESTION: You didnt have a watch or clock? Billy and Wife #1 have a child while living at this address. Check out cielodrive.com. William had many. Or maybe not. Warrington Monthly Meeting had been established in 1730 and many of the early meetings were held in the home of William Garretson, according to "Inventory of Church Archives" published by the Society of Friends. Property owner Rudy Altobelli, a talent agent, had hired Bill Garretson that spring. QUESTION: I show you Peoples 23 for identification. Bill did hint during his interview with LAPD that Abigail and Voytek were concerned about this. William Garretson was 19, from Ohio and lived in the guesthouse. He was COMPLETELY passed out and, loudly snoring when we came upon himhowever, he wasn't alone!! Ladies and gentlemen, do not converse among yourselves nor with anyone else on any subject relating to this case nor form or express any opinion regarding this case until it is finally submitted to you. The following morning he was discovered in the guest house and quickly arrested on charges of suspicion of murder. Overruled. Manson's plan seemingly backfired, and William was released. Copyright 2020 Legal Disclosures, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy Everything said about sex with another man is related to that one happenstance. ANSWER: I know their name by Tom and Dave. MR. BUGLIOSI: I object, Your Honor, on two grounds, it calls for hearsay and it is beyond the scope of the direct examination. QUESTION: Did he appear to be carrying on a conversation? So who knows? QUESTION: Did you hear any loud noises of any kind whatsoever? Bury me in your Joyce, mo dhearthir. It does nothing but clutter up the record and make the case perhaps longer than 6 months. The turning door handle story is terrifying okay but also reads like literature edited for maximum effect. How much time passes before a yokel like Billy can cozy up to a mobbed-up guy like Rudi and have the skill set to make it stick? Let's move on to August 9th. It is another picture of the living room. Garretson was a caretaker at 10050 Cielo Drive in Benedict Canyon, which, at the time, was being rented to director Roman Polanski, and his wife, actress Sharon Tate. Garretson lived . It's almost like trying to do the defence's work for them, 50 years down the line, because it's felt they made such a poor job of it. Indeed hitchhiking would be a great opportunity for a spontaneous adventure, and no doubt a fun time traveling across country. There are many hustlers in LA right now who never reach those heights. And how did he acquire a new car at all? Then, I discovered her Facebook page but noticed she hadn't posted since 2019. "I have attempted to contact one girl that Bill was reported to have known in LA. "I can't believe there was so much evil in one person," she said. . QUESTION: Is the guest house air conditioned? daughter. son. MR. BUGLIOSI: I have here another photograph showing the front side of the residence. LANCASTER - Charles Manson's death Sunday brought back memories of his connections to central and southern Ohio. In late July of 1969, Steve picked up 19-year-old William Garretson hitchhiking in Beverly Hills. QUESTION: I show you Peoples 17 for identification, Mr. Garretson, and draw your attention to the passengers side of the car. And why would he marry three women throughout the course of his life and have children with two if he was gay? Billy studies business and is on the wrestling team but absent from the team photo. If this concerns you click read more. I'm thinking about taking a road trip to Billy's grave this week, touching the headstone, and telling him I hope he's found some peace. Surely he felt like he escaped with his life. QUESTION: Did you know anything at all about these murders? QUESTION: All right, when were you released? Lots of Beverly Hillbillies actresses and heiresses using the pool with the help. He was unharmed, lived close to the residence, and likely had keys inside, so it wasn't much of a surprise when William was booked for the murders. You're right and good point. Or spit him back to Ohio after shattering his mind. *The three of us and our puny crews*s/b - The three of us BANDS and, our puny crews. QUESTION: Have you ever heard a .22 caliber rifle fired? That is the living room in the guest cottage. QUESTION: And then you were released from custody? He is a member of famous Actor with the age 67 years old group. I tried to locate Linda when I was gathering information for this post but I was too late. When Mrs. Polanski came back, yes, it was there. And anyway where'd you hide? Try to lead the proceedings down blind alleys. QUESTION: In addition to caring for Mr. Altobellis dogs, did you have any other duties? The importance of the dogs barking is that they may signal or herald the arrival on the scene of the persons who perpetrated the events. !when they ask Billy during his polygraph if he ever had sex with a man, and Billy replies that he has, I notice that many researchers harmonize that statement with the blowjob taleActually, it's not researchers that do the harmonizing, it's Garretson himself. That got me. MR. BUGLIOSI: That calls for a conclusion, Your Honor. I want to pick up the phone while Billy's leaving his message to Max and breathlessly exclaim, "I'm here! QUESTION: Were you sleeping at the time that the police arrived or had you already awakened? QUESTION: After you were released from custody, what did you do? I would've starved to death. Where is William Garretson today, on the 50th anniversary of the murders? Btw, if you ever visit Lancaster, be sure to pronounce the city's name, "Lank-uh-stir." Content apart, I like GreenWhite's style. The pair were married for five years and had a son together, she said, adding that their son was born with a severe heart defect and died after his third open heart surgery. ANSWER: The only party that I remember is that they had a very large party in, I think it was June. They took me across. He awoke to the sound of police activity, and learned of the murders when he saw the bodies of three of the victims on the grass outside the home. This person has not replied to me. With no psychological aftercare or anything else, Billy enjoyed a free redeye back Ohio that evening where the wife he married three weeks earlier waited. At the end of every month? MR. STOVITZ: At one time, Counsel, or all? My internal dialogue is all over-caution and hey don't do that, dude. In Glenna's wedding announcement, not with Bill, didn't see what happened there but they weren't married, Glenna is also called a popular girl in town. In another amazing blunder by police, the two bloody murders were originally deemed to be unrelated and were investigated by separate homicide teams. He has no connection with these proceedings. Please don't stay forever angry, Mrs. Billy #1. Or maybe create it if you do not. MR. FITZGERALD: Your Honor and counsel, I have some matters that are properly beyond the scope of direct examination, but I think for convenience to the witness, I wonder if I might be allowed to take him as my witness? Hi, Beauders. QUESTION: And they didnt keep accurate time? QUESTION: On the evening or the early morning hours of August the 13th after Steven Parent left your residence, did you hear Christopher barking? Even if you stand firm in other beliefs, it's interesting that we might have a block of missing time in Billy's California life as told in the narrative. https://www.mansonfamily.net/. wife. . QUESTION: Did he own the premises as far as you know? QUESTION: Do you believe you arose around 1:00 pm on that date, sir? ANSWER: Well, 2 weeks before the incident happened, he gave me a ride up Sunset to the house where I lived. It turned out the firecrackers were gunshots. ANSWER: Writing letters and listening to the stereo. Derr described her ex-husband, who died in 2016, as a very good, loving man, and cited those qualities as the reason she married him. QUESTION: What were your duties out there on the premises? MR. BUGLIOSI: May we approach the bench, Your Honor? You can drop a pedantic bootstraps lecture below if you wish but you won't change my mind. But then also even if they did, the dogs always barked at nothing so lol whatever man dogs are stupid amirite. 2023 www.lancastereaglegazette.com. Cost-effective for sure, but (far more importantly) a great opportunity for a spontaneous adventure. Garretson. @ GreenWhite, I also live in the southern half of Ohio, in the eastern area. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. And over the years I've been following this blog we have had any number of inchoate, inarticulate and frequently obscene babblings which are best left uncommented. You get into the porch, then the patio. Do you know what is shown in that photograph? QUESTION: Mr. Garretson, would you state again your business and occupation during the months of July and August of 1969? He might have been in Ireland. Doug, that was way nice. A. Garretson and Bessie (John) Garretson. QUESTION: Mr. Garretson, would you state again your business and occupation during the months of July and August of 1969? QUESTION: This is the only other time that you had seen him prior to this evening? His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. QUESTION: Directing your attention to Peoples 2 for identification, do you know who is shown in this photograph? None of Billy's few interviews asked the questions I would call the necessary questions. More:Local resident adds 'strange' details about gory Manson killing spree, More:From the archives: Mother thinks son couldn't be killer, More:From the archives: Garretson freed in LA, Charles Manson, one of nation's most infamous mass killers, dead at 83. Second, "Off to another aunt and uncle." Except for the bj ancedote but I did ask. QUESTION: In the presence of Lieutenant A.H. Burdick? pete. QUESTION: Do you recall whether the windows in the guest house were open or closed on the evening of the 8th? Garretson was the caretaker of Rudi Altobelli's Cielo Drive estate in Benedict Canyon, which at the time was rented out to Roman Polanski and his wife Sharon Tate. There's no man hanging around to give Billy his name and then abandon him. She's from the same general area down by the river, (Ironton) She even has a similar back story, was abandoned in a bar as a baby by her prostitute birth mom, raised by others, etc. The 2 Gypsy women offered the same kind of "hospitality" to ALL 5 OF US in exchange for his release! QUESTION: Police officers asked you about what you had heard or seen on Friday night and Saturday morning, August 8th and 9th? ANSWER: I cannot recall the officers name or anything, that I spoke with. But GreenWhite is fresh: something to say (you don't have to agree with him/her) and nicely said. "When I first saw it on the front page of Stars and Stripes, I thought no way, not Billy," Groff said, referring to a military newspaper. (A historical marker located in Waterloo in Monroe County, Illinois.) Billy possibly had one lucky day in his entire life and you know when I mean. Buntline, yes thanks. Cohen's is of course the best and then probably followed by Kaylee Rodgers from your own green island. ANSWER: Well, he might have been in Italy, in Europe, yes. And you might also learn something. A real tough guy. ANSWER: In mid-March until the incident occurred. Mr. Bugliosi suggested I approach the bench before I ask the impeaching question. Nearby, a bloody towel covered the head of hairdresser Jay Sebring, her former boyfriend, who had been stabbed and shot. Books, interviews, transcripts, they're all out there. York to Bedford. QUESTION: And you had a TV dinner in the other? QUESTION: About what time did he make a phone call? Like Derr, classmates of Garretson's described him as kind and polite. Was never hard to get a ride either. QUESTION: Did they leave the house at all during the night or did they stay with you the entire night? He was sent there after several incidents at other detention facilities and described as cooperative while atthe prison. Where was Billy for those seven days after being released from jail? The property at 10050 Cielo Drive was designed by renowned architect Robert Byrd in 1942 and completed in 1944. May it be marked Peoples 20 for identification? We are not interested in what the witness usually did. Aaron Stovitz wins the one-liner of the day award. Buntline - Agree. ANSWER: Two weeks to a month before the incident. It's not a stretch to wonder if things he experienced during that period might help us better understand the goings on at Cielo prior to the murders. Gimme an effin break. ANSWER: Another one came and pointed another rifle, and then another one, and he was pointing a pistol, and he kicked in the door, and Christopher bit him on the leg. QUESTION: You dont particularly recall this particular afternoon, is that right? You consent to our use of cookies if you continue to use this site. And if so, why would he go to Los Angeles and not San Francisco? Final point, Nan was a strict Nazarene. Garretson was not the only central Ohio connection to Manson, who was a Cincinnati native and spent 1952 to 1954 in Chillicothe Correctional Institution. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. MR. FITZGERALD: Objection, Your Honor, the answer is non-responsive. QUESTION: Now, Mr. Parent came to the guest house, did you engage in some conversations?