Was music the murder motive?
Cease to Exist
Explores the music motive to the Manson murders and uncovers Charles Manson's relationship with Beach Boys' drummer Dennis Wilson and record producer Terry Melcher.
Top Cast
Colin Moneymaker
Narrator (voice)
Brian Wilson
Self (archive footage)
Carl Wilson
Self (archive footage)
Al Jardine
Self (archive footage)
Mike Love
Self (archive footage)
Bruce Johnston
Self (archive footage)
Dennis Wilson
Self (archive footage)
Charles Manson
Self (archive footage)
Terry Melcher
Self (archive footage)
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