Susan Atkins talks about entering Sharon Tate’s residence at 10050 Cielo Drive on the night of the murders, describing how the group entered the property and encountered Steven Parent as he was leaving in his car. She recalls the moment Tex Watson stopped and shot him, marking the beginning of the tragic events that unfolded at the residence in 1969. | CieloDrive.com

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