I'd at least take the bus with some of my Camaro money. He was likely a longtime sufferer of PTSD that he disastrously self-treated. Buntline, yes thanks. That was when I just turned 18; and, well what the story was, I was with this one kid that, you know, I knew, and he went and bought these girls a beer, and I happened to be with him when he was in the store, so I was charged for it. based on information from your browser. (79 years old). Did Billy split for the West Coast so he could be gay without his mom running the vacuum in the living room while he got his groove on behind his locked bedroom door? It is clearly him that makes that connection. William hailed from Ohio but hitchhiked to California after graduating from high school in 1967. And check out Billy's answer to the last question. Tell me no one, not even that crew, is that stupid, Billy. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. William and Linda divorced after five years of marriage, but she spoke highly about her ex in an interview after Charles Manson died. If this concerns you click read more. Baltimore. He said he was not advised of his right to remain silent until several hours after his arrest. Cohen's is of course the best and then probably followed by Kaylee Rodgers from your own green island. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. !No word of a lie! It was Aug. 11, 1969, when Lancaster resident William Garretson's name first appeared in national and local newspaper headlines. William Garretson was the caretaker for the 10050 Cielo Drive House that Sharon and Roman were renting. . He also stated he heard a woman scream as she ran by the pool. The Donna Jean comment was random but hilarious. Please try again later. . I tried to find her but was unsuccessful. Lois Garretson February 29, 1928 - February 13, 2022 Kennewick, Washington - Our beautiful beloved mother, Lois Garretson, after a long and always on the go life, left this earth to be with her. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Or maybe not. Anything I recall is freely available out there to anyone. Remembering their son, Derrsaid she thought her son would be in theatre or an actor if he were still alive. 2023 www.lancastereaglegazette.com. Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Des . To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. WILLIAM THANE GARRETSON, 58 PLANT CITY - William Thane Garretson, 58, entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2019. The brutal slayings upended Hollywood, as it was the first time that a famous actress was targeted in her home. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. At the TLB trial, Bill was asked how exactly he landed the job at Cielo, and Bugliosi shot off an instant objection on the grounds of being outside of the scope of foundation.Although I cannot presently recall the source, Bill was said to have a 1968 Chevy Camaro parked back home in Lancaster as he set out to hitch across America in October 1968. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Their son was born with a heart condition and he ended up dying after his third open-heart surgery. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. "When I first saw it on the front page of Stars and Stripes, I thought no way, not Billy," Groff said, referring to a military newspaper. Obituary: William "Bill" Thomas Liester January 19, 2023 William T. Liester, 78, of Battle Lake, MN died on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Grand Arbor in Alexandria, MN. Monsters and lunatics are woven in amongst the helpful. The people who served in Vietnam did so before their time in Manson land---Flynn, TJ the Terrible, etc. He had been robbed of his wallet, smokes, jacket, and his $15 pro diem! A little while later, the woman of the house calls my friend on his personal phone and demands he fire the driver or they're done doing business together. Frank lived in. There are quite a few times during the trial when an objection is made, but the witness has answered the question before the objection came in and the answer is allowed to stand and becomes part of the record ~ the very thing the objecting lawyer doesn't want.With Irving Kanarek objecting 9 times during the opening statement, and then asking for the whole statement to be stricken and then saying that a mistrial should be declared, it was clear right from the start that one of the defence's major tactics was going to be deflection. He was released a few days later. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Pete - Funny and succinct. "Those who knew (Garretson) knew he couldn't of been capable of doing something like that.". Billy is busted for lying right here and right now. Even if you stand firm in other beliefs, it's interesting that we might have a block of missing time in Billy's California life as told in the narrative. William A. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Mrs. Billy #3 is probably still out there, too. It was a Friday night. Garretson did not explain why he had withheld his knowledge of the events. On the morning of Aug. 9, 1969, a housekeeper discovered five bodies scattered around the Los Angeles estate. He said so in his testimony. All rights reserved. She's from the same general area down by the river, (Ironton) She even has a similar back story, was abandoned in a bar as a baby by her prostitute birth mom, raised by others, etc. !when they ask Billy during his polygraph if he ever had sex with a man, and Billy replies that he has, I notice that many researchers harmonize that statement with the blowjob taleActually, it's not researchers that do the harmonizing, it's Garretson himself. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Show your support. He died not long after being released from prison. Published by The Ledger from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2019. Or computer by now. Thanks for your help! Write your message of sympathy today. This browser does not support getting your location. According to the Columbus Citizen Journal, (1970), Bill Garretson's mother, Mary, said Bill left Lancaster Ohio in October 1968 for California. Or maybe employers take nighttime poolside photos of their employees and I've just had shitty jobs. "A lot of things went through my mind when I started getting information about what happened and I did wonder if he could have been responsible for it. He later married Linda Derr, and the pair had a son together. He lived on the property, but somehow escaped the murderers. The trauma of what William witnessed led him to turn down multiple interview offers with the press that would have given him hundreds of thousands of dollars. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. William A. Garretson, Jr., was born on June 29, 1927, in Long Beach, California, to Wm. This was the first time I was able to clearly catch Charlie lyingWhat was Charlie lying about? Like Max Frost said, Billy's number was in the phone book forever. He should've known. While Charles Manson was commissioning the LaBianca murders to cover his tracks, it also led police to rule William out as a suspect, as the LaBianca murders occurred while he was in custody. Search above to list available cemeteries. OH! He is not dating anyone. Or turn him out. Brother Luther at this time is still in prison for being half of the world's worst criminal duo ever with Kathleen. There has been nothing to suggest that Garretson's homosexual experiences extended any further than this. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Send Flowers. The bodies of Abigail Folger, 25; Jay Sebring, 35; Voyteck Frykowski, 32; and Steven Parent, 18; were found with knife or gunshot wounds. He said he has nothing to say about the fact that this week marks the 40th anniversary of the killings. Again, anyone new here reading thisALWAYS read Manson Blog comments. Pref - awesome username and thank you for the compliment. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. There's too much (hate) on this earth now, so Manson is at peace now, I hope.". I'm thinking about taking a road trip to Billy's grave this week, touching the headstone, and telling him I hope he's found some peace. What if they drive you away to your doom? Garretson, who stayed in a small cottage behind the main house, was miraculously unharmed and undisturbed during the murders on August 9, 1969. A carving fork was protruding from Leno LaBiancas stomach, and the word WAR was cut in his flesh. According to our Database, He has no children. Shoutout to Linda up in Heaven for her kindness. He lived on the property, but somehow escaped the murderers. Show your support. We are sad to announce that on July 13, 2022, at the age of 79, William A. Garretson in Raleigh, West Virginia passed away. I never will. But only one resident can say he actually was there. Focusing on Garretson's immediate past, as one who survived the murders without a physical scratch, was part of that game and therefore, Bugliosi and Stovitz were of a mind to shut down quickly any loopholes.They also had their ammunition to counter the defence deflection; what Astrocreep refers to as "death by a thousand cuts." "I was placed in a cell with a bunch of people and I remember thinking, 'how the hell am I still alive?' Perhaps they were afraid they may have had to take care of Rudi's dogs if Bill wound up in jail.I have attempted to contact one girl that Bill was reported to have known in LA. "I was just unfortunately one of those things where he was in the wrong place at the wrong time," Varga said. "The police officer pointed a gun at me and I said, 'what's going on?' Just like Cielo. Mr. Garretson was a retired coal miner, and a member of the UMWA. More:Local resident adds 'strange' details about gory Manson killing spree, More:From the archives: Mother thinks son couldn't be killer, More:From the archives: Garretson freed in LA, Charles Manson, one of nation's most infamous mass killers, dead at 83. In Glenna's wedding announcement, not with Bill, didn't see what happened there but they weren't married, Glenna is also called a popular girl in town. Born on March 5, 1943, in Mitchell's Ridge, he was the son of the late Beecher Garretson and Maggie Corns Garretson. Additionally, one of my distance cousins alive right now is married to one of Charlie's distant cousins. !Completely grossed out we finally bartered Justin's sad sack ass for 6 smokes! I've long thought my next door neighbor is related to Charlie somehow. Make a life-giving gesture The little boy his mom called so gentle he wouldn't hunt or fish because he didn't want to hurt animals, and the best advocate that little boy ever had. He was unharmed, lived close to the residence, and likely had keys inside, so it wasn't much of a surprise when William was booked for the murders. Billy Garreston, fresh from his senior year in Ohio, arrives in the City of Angels on the back of a turnip truck and drifts through a year or two of living on his journey to Rudi Altobelli. Well said. "My husband, I really don't think anybody in the area here, never gave him a chance of day," Linda Derr, Garretson's ex-wife said. Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. Billy and so many other youths were drawn west like moths to the flame and it never stops. While I've never considered myself a Charlie apologist, I've often defended him based on my perception of his childhood. Garretson was released from jail two days later. His room and board was covered as well. And did they really come back later that night and loudly argue? Cost-effective for sure, but (far more importantly) a great opportunity for a spontaneous adventure. But there are lots of people hanging around with the answers. Derr, however, saw Manson in a different light, particularly noting his childhood and how that affected his adult life. Garretson polygraph interview - "I used to have a '68 camaro when i lived in Ohio, but i sold it before i came out to california". And he was high profile. Mind you, these people are rich for real, not your local busiest orthodontist who married a surgeon or whatever, or a ballplayer or singer. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this . Indeed hitchhiking would be a great opportunity for a spontaneous adventure, and no doubt a fun time traveling across country. Thank you, Proteus. Sound travels in strange and unexpected ways in those settings and what people in the area (Wm G. included) reported is entirely in line with reality. Talk about a good way to keep the miles off of that car.Bill Garretson did get charged for posession of marijuana in LA, but I've not seen an arrest or police report on that.It is believed by some that Bill could ultimately have been facing probation in California. E. B. Jones, a relative of Mrs. Wheeler, has been assisting in the care of Mr. Garretson. My internal dialogue is all over-caution and hey don't do that, dude. You might even have a story just like it to share with me in the comments. Hi, Beauders. A sister, Carol Adkins of Princewick. He lived in a town where things change slowly and everyone knows everybody's business. Somewhat related, when they ask Billy during his polygraph if he ever had sex with a man, and Billy replies that he has, I notice that many researchers harmonize that statement with the blowjob tale. 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