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From Surfing Socialiate to Charlie’s Chief Assassin: The story of Manson Family member Nancy Pitman

In early 1968, Charles Manson was living in the Topanga Beach area of Los Angeles with several young women. The former pimp and wanna-be musician had hoped to connect with influential people in the music and recording industry in Southern California. One of the early people he met was 15-year old Deirdre Shaw — the daughter of famed actress Angela Lansbury.

Deirdre (nicknamed DiDi) introduced her good friend Nancy Pitman to the Manson Family. “Nancy…