Friday, December 5, 1969 - Susan Atkins appears before the Los Angeles County Grand Jury as prosecutors seek indictments against Charles Manson, Charles Tex Watson, Patricia Krenwinkel, Leslie Van Houten, Linda Kasabian, and Steve Grogan for the Tate and LaBianca murders, and her testimony becomes the centerpiece of their case. Speaking in detail, she explains her dependence on Manson and the environment of obedience at Spahn Ranch, then recounts how on August 8, 1969, Manson tells her to dress

Tuesday, December 16, 1969. Susan Atkins, 21, pleads not guilty in Superior Court to seven counts of murder and one count of conspiracy in the Tate and LaBianca cases. Speaking softly into a courtroom microphone, Atkins confirms her name and waives her right to a trial within 60 days as she enters her plea before Judge William B. Keene, who sets trial for February 9. Dressed in a pink velvet dress with her long hair pulled back, Atkins stands accused alongside Charles Manson, Charles “Tex” Watso