I have so much respect for all Diane went  through… she is truly a survivor. I admire how she was able to live a “normal” life and prosper.❤️
Seems to me that CM took advantage of gullible and misguided minds. I’m now 70 and have followed this from the start till now.

There're certain stories that fascinate forever because they touch on so many things that makes us think. The Mason family story is so complex and layered that it's like going down a rabbit hole once you dive into it. The characters in it, ranging from infamous killers to legendary stars, the world of 1960's hippie culture in SF and LA, and the circumstances that led up to the perfect storm. Diane does a fabulous job of creating a vivid picture in our minds.

I was always curious about Dianne since I was a young girl when I read Helter Skelter when it came out. Growing up in a dysfunctional family myself yet I couldn’t imagine being on my own at such an early age. When Deborah’s book came out I couldn’t wait to read and thought it was outstanding. Amazing how brave Dianne was and what a survivor she is. Thanks for this ❤ and peace to both of you.

A survivor of intense child abuse, what a lion Diane is ❤ she deserves all respect in the world, what a darling ❤🙏

God bless you Dianne ❤

Yeah like we need to see Mansons devotees in the news while we cringe about the latest injustice.

Thank you both. This is amazing to listen to

So happy Dianne was not stained directly by the events of 1969, affected yes there is no doubt. Dianne's insight brings further details to a dark chapter of American history.

Det. Mains sent me! This is such an incredible and insightful interview. Thank you both for doing this.

Really enjoyed your book when it came out. You have such great insights to share about your experiences with the Manson family. It’s a story that never gets old.

Thank you for this really great interview and would recommend the book to anybody

Diane's biography is one of the most horrific cases of neglect and child abuse I ever read. First, she was molested by her grandfather at thirteen, then her father gave away the family house in Minnesota to move to California and take residence in a bread truck. Abandoned with friends at a beach house, she bounced around, was homeless, and finally fell into Manson's clutches. She was raped and psychologically abused by Manson who singled her out for verbal abuse. She was staying with the Family strictly put of necessity. She literally had no home to go home to. Finally, she was rescued, spent some time in a psyche ward, and eventually adopted. So sad😢. She completely fell through the cracks in the California child welfare system.

Hello from KY love your channel ❤️. Dianne you are so brave to give these interviews.I  am 70 and have followed this story of Manson since the murders.My kids flipped out when I told them I am gonna write to Charlie😬 Charlie who they asked?Well he never wrote back but some folks in the prison would send a flyer of save trees etc. I had a stroke in 2007 .I am so sorry for your  teen years.You absolutely deserved to be loved and  guided.My absolute best to you.❤

being so shook up about the murder goes to show how mature she was for her age

Very informative, thank you for sharing your story Diane you are part of some big history, and brave and kind of you to share it all as you remember it to be.  Wish you the best!
You were only with the family for a little while in your life, yet it was like a life time all of its own I'm sure!

Love you both. Thanks, ladies. Thanks, Dianne, for opening up.❤❤❤ This story has effected me in a huge way. So, thank you for opening up.

Hey, Man! It's groovy to hang with Dianne😊

I feel for Diane having to learn about the murders the way she did and the pain it caused her.She is so brave being able to talk about it.

I was just a wanna be hippie in the 70s. but I was married at 17 to get out of a house where I felt unwanted.
I can relate to some of Diane's experiences,  even without any connection to Charles Mansion.

I often questioned how these members survived and moved on with their lives? Diane, sitting there listening to these horrors committed by these vicious murders must of been scary on every level imaginable. She’s lucky she made it out, especially having that information.
Diane’s understanding of her parenting & her maturity because of them takes me aback. That’s sad to be honest!
I am about 10 years younger than her. I had my rebellious times, and I paid for a few. I was very lucky that I didn’t have the mindset to get caught up in cults. I was very afraid of anything more the MJ & few drinks. That, too saved my life. Losing a brother to suicide as a young teen, all knowing many of his downfalls into drugs kept me even further away.
This whole understanding of what this deviant psychopath did, and continued to perpetuate in prison has caused many people to continually question how this could of happened; a little man, however charming, and masterful in his attempts to manipulate was able to bring out murderous rage in individuals. The idea he was eventually allowed to marry angers me.
I have gone through many emotions questioning if these convicted killers could ever be rehabilitated. And, if so, does this allow them to go free. This debate has been talked about in many circles I know. And, there’s those who feel two or, at least one should of been. I wanted to truly believe Van Houten was among them. I literally as of a week ago, was all for letting her out, and there were several reasonings behind this.
As of today, I want her back in prison, doing whatever she can to help other prisoners, yet serve her life sentence.