An early report on the Tate murders reflects the confusion and misinformation that marked the first hours of coverage, including the erroneous claim that one of the victims had a hood placed over his head. As investigators were still piecing together what had happened inside 10050 Cielo Drive, initial broadcasts often relied on incomplete or incorrect details that would later be corrected as the facts emerged. | CieloDrive.com

"In early 1969, Sharon Tate and her husband, director Roman Polanski, were photographed on the front steps of their Beverly Hills home at 10050 Cielo Drive, just months before the residence would become infamous." #fblifestyle | History Through Time

On August 9, 1969, at 2:13 AM, LAPD officers responded to 10050 Cielo Drive after housekeeper Winifred Chapman ran from the property in shock. She discovered cut phone lines, saw blood outside the home, and immediately called for help. Probable cause: A distressed witness reported possible victims and visible signs of violence inside the residence. LAPD responded for a welfare check and scene security. Inside the home: Officers found overturned furniture, broken lamps, scattered belongings, and