ConspiraZ: The Manson/Zodiac Connection - trailer Infamous madman Charles Manson and his murderous minions marked the end of the 1960s, and symbolized the downfall of the so-called "hippie" counter-culture. In one of the most sensational trials in American history, Manson and his "family" of killers were convicted for the brutal slayings of actress Sharon Tate and many others. The Family dodged the death penalty due to a Supreme Court ruling on capital punishment and still sit in prison, but their devilish deeds continue to haunt the world while inspiring new followers of Manson's philosophy. The members of the Manson Family were the perfect villains and soon theories emerged that linked the counter-culture cult to other crimes, including New York's "Son of Sam" serial shooting spree and San Francisco's notorious and still-unsolved "Zodiac" murders. This film examines the history of the Manson family murders and explores the possibility that the Zodiac murders were simply a chapter...