Tex Watson: The Man, the Madness, the Manipulation

by Bill Nelson

Tex Watson has a non-profit ministry while in prison for the murder of seven people. He has fathered three children through conjugal visits. He has a cult-like following across the nation. He wants to be released from his life sentence in prison. He sends his wife Kristin out to give "a greeting" at local churches. He even has the daughter of one of his victims speaking out demanding his release. Tex Watson wants to be a televangelist. This investigation reveals the real Tex Watson. Lieutenant of murder for Charles Manson. Has he really changed? You decide. --- from book's back cover. with 38 pages of photos, most taken by the author.

256 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Amy Taylor · Rating 1 out of 5]

I bought this book when it was first published and just found it on my bookshelf. I thought I would give it a read and gave up on the first chapter. It was filled with complete misinformation like what the crime scene looked like. For example, he had stated that “Death To Pigs” and “Helter Skelter” were written at the Polanski residence when they were at the LaBianca residence. Lazy, sloppy journalism. Plus he needs to chill out on the ! key. I found Ed Sanders book The Family to be a far more accurate account.

[Danielle · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was interesting, but the writing was horrible. For someone who's supposed to be a journalist, he sure doesn't know how to spell. Also, what's with the exclamation marks everywhere??? Good, quick read, but not the best.

[Tammy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wish I could give this a zero. The only good thing is the pictures in the back of the book. Some that I have never seen before. From page 15 on it has been a painful read, full of errors and inaccuracies.