Obituary. The importance of the dogs barking is that they may signal or herald the arrival on the scene of the persons who perpetrated the events. 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. Even with the stereo on in the guesthouse, it is extraordinary that Bill did not hear this. "When I saw on TV they'd arrested Bill, I was flabbergasted because I couldn't believe it. Keep the jury focusing on something other than what the prosecution wanted them to focus on. How did you become his rent boy? At the end of every month? Lancaster's William Garretson, who is quoted in the story, died in 2016. He also stated he heard a woman scream as she ran by the pool. starviego said:Interestingly, this is consistent with others who heard yelling/gunshots after 1amSo who, after 1am, heard dogs barking other than Emmett Steele {and don't forget, they were his own dogs !} And then move into Cielo Drive (albeit the not air-conditioned guest house) with the property owner who also btw runs around town with Hollywood stars? Content apart, I like GreenWhite's style. Garrison really suffered trauma. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. That got me. Possibly his tenth depending on how you feel about poor Mr. Stubbs. William Garretson was the caretaker for the 10050 Cielo Drive House that Sharon and Roman were renting. Tobacco use contributed to his death at age sixty-six. One morning, my friend's driver takes a leak in a staff bathroom attached to the massive kitchen at the front mansion when no one is around to ask. He was the homosexual that Charles mentioned in a interview that sold him drugs and pornography on several occasions. According to our Database, He has no children. My internal dialogue is all over-caution and hey don't do that, dude. A couple thousand? It's almost like trying to do the defence's work for them, 50 years down the line, because it's felt they made such a poor job of it. The Aug. 9 incident was one of two grisly slayings committed by Manson and his followers, who were known as the Charles Manson "Family.". On the front door, the victims' blood was used to scrawl the words, "Death to Pigs.". I didn't have a car and as far as I remember the only buses were long distance Greyhounds. While I've never considered myself a Charlie apologist, I've often defended him based on my perception of his childhood. Born June 6, 1934 in Odd, WV. The canyon (where most of the people reporting sounds were located) spread out before and beneath the crime scene, as I'm sure you've seen in pics. Ohio. We were traveling with another band that supported us for the entire tour. What you wrote about the draft always picks at my brain. Billy and so many other youths were drawn west like moths to the flame and it never stops. Prosecution witness William Garretson was born on August 24, 1949 in Lancaster, Ohio. Distractify is a registered trademark. We have had (and still have) quite a few posters who write clearly and effectively (it would be invidious to single out anyone in particular). Which is probably true anyway but whatever. Garretson again reassured police that he had heard nothing because he had been listening to music all night. Then counter every possible defence angle, whether it be drugs, mental illness, coercion, alibi etc. William Garretson Smith Center, Kansas June 29, 1927 - October 12, 2018 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Share a memory of William Garretson. I don't think he'd hurt a fly.". Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Gimme an effin break. Their marriage lasts a year and three days. The then 19-year-old, who was living in Los Angeles and working. The above photo is from his sophomore year in 1965. "Those who knew (Garretson) knew he couldn't of been capable of doing something like that.". There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The following day, a second article ran informing residents that Garretson had been released from police custody. This is to no surprise as the LAPD officer who originally conducted his polygraph examination had concluded Garretson was clean on participation in the crimes, yet muddy as to his having heard anything. But then also even if they did, the dogs always barked at nothing so lol whatever man dogs are stupid amirite. Like so many of the souls trapped within this dark miasma, you never had a chance. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. A man who many of you tangled with over the years who puts on a "radio" show of sorts floats somewhere in that realm of Charlie cousins. GARRETSON, 58 PLANT CITY - William Thane Garretson, 58, entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2019. @ GreenWhite, I also live in the southern half of Ohio, in the eastern area. Tobiasragg, I stood at the hairpin turn on Cielo Drive last May and listened to my surroundings. Varga said he encountered Garretson's story again a few days ago when he came across a Newsweek article about the murders. She was already a business college graduate and out in the work world. The only place I see Charlie living is Glenna and Uncle Bill's house, the 400 Caldwell address everyone always calls Manson's childhood home. Published by The Ledger from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2019. GREAT NEWS! The pair were married for five years and had a son together, she said, adding that their son was born with a severe heart defect and died after his third open heart surgery. Speculation and theories about Garretson suggest he was using drugs and an arresting officer said, he looked gone no life in his eyes. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Howeverhe had the tendency (like many other people) to break away from the party/group and leave/go home/fall asleep in a closet, etcwhen he was WAY LOADED.We broke into 3 groups and, began to search for him in the co-op (nope) the nearby park, pub, benches (nope) and, we (were pretty loaded and loud) asked if we could get a few of the locals to accompany us as we ventured into the areas we were told to avoid at all costsWellI just happened to be in the search party group that eventually found Justinpassed out hard, in a narrow alley. At one point, he said he saw people run past the guesthouse and heard someone rattle the doorknob before they were scared away by a barking dog. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Moreover, she said Bill had but $1.85 in his pocket.Bill did agree to an interview on Truth On Tate Labianca Radio a few years ago, and answered several questions. LANCASTER - Charles Manson's death Sunday brought back memories of his connections to central and southern Ohio. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Or, nineteen year old Billy decides to hitch to California to see the country he thinks he'll be drafted to defend before it's too late. Billy is dead but also alive on Max Frost's answering machine. "The police officer pointed a gun at me and I said, 'what's going on?' They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. If you're wondering, I solve the mystery behind August 8th today, so make sure you read through until the end! Really awesome group of people who all contributed to the various tasks necessary for the show to happen (hosts, hospitality, cooks, roadies, sound techs, "housekeeping"(families who would put us up for the evening), facilitators of what seemed to be unending libations of pretty much ANYTHING we inquired about, etc). 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. This is not an unusual phenomena at all. "And he knew a lot of movie star agents, but he wanted to say bye to California after that was all over with and he never went back except for his trial.". Where is William Garretson today, on the 50th anniversary of the murders? E. B. Jones, a relative of Mrs. Wheeler, has been assisting in the care of Mr. Garretson. Show your support. William lived in a guesthouse on the property, and he was paid $35 per week to maintain the grounds. There would always be twenty or thirty dollars more and like she wasn't what they call a 'flatback' but she was a hustling girl." Oops, we were unable to send the email. to the late William and Vena Garret son. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Tecumseh was tough but had an insane brother. Because of two minutes in a staff lavatory. Revenge. Mr. Garretson was a retired coal miner, and a member of the UMWA. I've been in that canyon more times that I care to remember. Memorials. . William Arnold Garretson was born on October 25, 1942 and passed away on April 12, 2019 You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries Search; Sponsored by Ancestry. William hailed from Ohio but hitchhiked to California after graduating from high school in 1967. William Garretson was born on 24 August 1949 in Lancaster, Ohio, USA. He was the caretaker of the Polanski residence, 10050 Cielo Drive in Benedict Canyon, at the time of Sharon Tate's murder by Tex Watson, Susan Atkins, and Patricia Krenwinkel.. Garretson, who stayed in a small cottage behind the main house, was miraculously unharmed and undisturbed during the murders on August 9, 1969. But there are lots of people hanging around with the answers. She was born on February 2, 1950 in New Castle a daughter of the late Chester and Virginia (Chirozzi) Kenst. She also said he loved his work at the home of film director Roman Polanski. He lived on the property, but somehow escaped the murderers. Or spit him back to Ohio after shattering his mind. Let's back up a bit. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Both seem like he's embellishing. Local resident adds 'strange' details about gory Manson killing spree, From the archives: Mother thinks son couldn't be killer, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I'd say, "Gimme the straight dope, Billy. We hitched or walked everywhere, everyone did. He was sent there after several incidents at other detention facilities and described as cooperative while atthe prison. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Lancaster is famous for General William Tecumseh Sherman. (Sparkling Wine)? Just ask one. Namely: if it took only a few days of hitchhiking to reach LA, and if he took the job at Cielo--as he said--in March 1969, where did Bill live for nearly five months prior to Cielo? Additionally, one of my distance cousins alive right now is married to one of Charlie's distant cousins. Technology is all we have anymore if you think about it. Star, I've often wondered if the car was a graduation present, and that, even if Bill sold it, the money may have been his, or at least a portion of it?Grim, for me what Bill was doing for the months before August 8 is simply background. Police spared Garretson a sight even more horrible inside the house. OBITUARY William Arnold Garretson 25 October, 1942 - 12 April, 2019. He described Garretson as everybody's friend, and a nice, quiet guy. It is clearly him that makes that connection. After that, Google took me to her obituary. WILLIAM GARRETSON OBITUARY William Garretson's passing on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 has been publicly announced by Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home Beckley Peace Chapel in Beckley, WV. She was Billy's second wife. Hopewell Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens - Plant City. The people who served in Vietnam did so before their time in Manson land---Flynn, TJ the Terrible, etc. A third Gypsy friend offered to give a neighborhood canine the "Bill Garretson" for a beer and a smoke!! Doug - thank you. Sandymount Strand! Doug,I wish I could help with the Patty dialogue but don't recall ever seeing it. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Garretson (199860689)? "I have attempted to contact one girl that Bill was reported to have known in LA. 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. It's not worth a lot today but nothing on the river is really. The first inflation calculator that pops up on Google has that $20 or $30 for going to bed with someone for money while not being a "flatback" puts us more or less in the $300-$500 range from 1942 when she leaves prison thru 1946. 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' Spoilers That Will Keep You up at Night, The Dysfunctional Roy Family in Succession Might've Been Inspired by These Real Families, Netflix's 'Resident Evil' Show Has Survival Horror Fans Seriously Excited. "Garretson also let friends stay at the guest house. Show your support. Write your message of sympathy today. Didn't he claim he slept through a blowjob on a train? And she was a guest at the pool at Cielo. He is survived by : his wife Jeanie Corey Garretson; and his children, Ryan Garretson, Bill Garretson (Mary Ann) of Sullivan, Serena White of Beckley and Michael Moore. How were people drinking jars of shine and smacking kids up around her? I do but didn't until I looked into his story. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the funeral home. They shared an apartment an hour from the airport in Columbus. Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. 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. This could have had an impact on his duties at Cielo, especially if he had to do any time, and especially if Rudi Altobelli was still out of the country. I wanted to do a post on this, but hopefully we can open up a discussion (or rediscussion) on this and the other points here on G&W's post. 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. 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". I'd at least take the bus with some of my Camaro money. See more. Randy Groff, Lancaster City Council member, knew Garretson as far back as elementary school. Tate, who was 26 and eight months pregnant, had been stabbed multiple times. I think maybe you are confusing your cognitions with some sort of notion about "the truth.". William A. I'm scared of everything. Thanks for the time you spend crafting your pieces, GreenWhite, and may the ink in your pen never run dry. Other times, I think Tex was just another nail in Billy's coffin. By using this site you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This person has not replied to me. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Jim, George, Bob, Dave, Roy, and John Garretson, and three sisters, Anna Belle Burkhart, Sophie Dayton, and Nancy Garretson. Legacy. Single mother. Surely he felt like he escaped with his life. I haven't got a clue about WHERE this dialogue was (apologies, stabby Tex pain and, heaps of codeine) but, perhaps Grim, Starviego, Whut, Patty, or, SOMEONE else can remember and, give us a link.Love your posts GW. Or turn him out. Like Derr, classmates of Garretson's described him as kind and polite. Here's the proof.". July 13, 2022 If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. By then, a second murder had occurred in California. Obituary Source: The Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; January 31, 1917; Page 4, Column 7. . 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