Helter Skelter

by Vincent Bugliosi

The killings, he was quoted as saying, erupted during a black magic ritual known as “goona goona,” its suddenness catching the victims unawares.

Goona goona epic is a style of exploitation film of indigenous people (usually African or Asian) typically told in a documentary or travelogue style. Never would have thought of it in a black magic ritual context...

It was true turnabout. Charlie Manson, aka Jesus Christ, trying to tempt a Straight Satan.

This JC wannabe was all about tempting others...

There was a simpler explanation. In England, home of the Beatles, “helter skelter” is another name for a slide in an amusement park.

Which is pretty obvious from the song’s opening lyrics...