Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV. Nearby, a bloody towel covered the head of hairdresser Jay Sebring, her former boyfriend, who had been stabbed and shot. Billy and so many other youths were drawn west like moths to the flame and it never stops. Distractify is a registered trademark. I just thought with all the time that'd passed, Billy probably had his stories under lock and key in his noggin. Btw, if you ever visit Lancaster, be sure to pronounce the city's name, "Lank-uh-stir." If I think I remember something, I'll fact-check it just to make sure, and then proceed from there.When it comes to this case, I find that a fairly common occurrence is taking the tiniest point or anomaly and making the most of it. Fitzgerald was getting no help from Billy or the bench that day. I'm scared of everything. There's no man hanging around to give Billy his name and then abandon him. I noticed this at the same time I was reading Hillbilly Elegy recently. He was released a few days later. By then, a second murder had occurred in California. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Torque said it may cause one to wonder why Bill set out for California with only $1.85 in his pocket if he sold the Camaro. William T. Liester, 78, of Battle Lake, MN died on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Grand Arbor in Alexandria, MN. It was Aug. 11, 1969, when Lancaster resident William Garretson's name first appeared in national and local newspaper headlines. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Continue Billy drove a grocery store delivery truck for many years. Billy wrestled in high school. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. The 2 Gypsy women offered the same kind of "hospitality" to ALL 5 OF US in exchange for his release! "I remember hearing that someone had approached his guesthouse that night and rattled the doors and then got distracted," Varga said. That seems not likely but I base that on my own laziness and regard for comfort. The gardener at the house on Cielo Drive, in Benedict Canyon, where The Manson "family" murdered Sharon Tate, her unborn child, Abigail Folger (heir to the coffee fortune), Wojciech Frykowski, and Jay Sebring. Their marriage lasts a year and three days. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The then 19-year-old, who was living in Los Angeles and working. I lived in LA in 1969, in Leucadia and then in Orange County. Both of Kathleen's sisters, and Luther, even tho he looks like Slingblade in his mugshot, were good looking people. Her/our family is famous in Scottish lore, and Mel Gibson played our most famous historical relative in a movie mostly every Boomer, Gen X'er, and Millennial reading this has watched, heard of, or seen in memes. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. He died not long after being released from prison. I thought I'd try to add some paint to the outline already laid down herein and elsewhere. Sorry! Sometime after completing high school, Billy made the mistake of a lifetime when he hitchhiked from Ohio to Los Angeles. Copyright 2023 Distractify. Send Flowers. Like that awful Hillbilly Elegy traitor author to the Scots-Irish, the reincarnate Flavius Josephus of the hollers, I now believe Charlie exploited and caricature'd our massive, migratory blob for his own benefit every time he opened his mouth about us. Or actresses and heiresses. William lived in a guesthouse on the property, and he was paid $35 per week to maintain the grounds. "Because when Justin finally woke up (fortunately around 20mins before we were supposed to go on) he had a VERY weak recollection of how he came to lose his stuff (fortunately, no beating or organ harvesting occurred) AND, HE HAD ZERO RECOLLECTION OF HIS "Bill Garretson" tag team Gypsy session! Please reset your password. 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. All rights reserved. Maybe two counting when the police let him go. I think maybe you are confusing your cognitions with some sort of notion about "the truth.". "I can't believe there was so much evil in one person," she said. Obituary. Plus, I hate to say it but I think my early Wesleyan training got to me. Magic lives in them. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Like Derr, classmates of Garretson's described him as kind and polite. Both his aunt Glenna and her husband Bill got a college education during the Depression. Funeral arrangement under the care ofRose & Quesenberry Funeral. Their son was born with a heart condition and he ended up dying after his third open-heart surgery. Your Resource for the Tate-LaBianca (TLB) Murders. Was Billy possibly a naive rumpkin who thought he could go to Hollywood and become the next Steve McQueen? Christy Snider-Bitler, another classmate, was also shocked to see Garretson on the headlines of newspapers and TVs across the country in 1969. 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. Published by The Ledger from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29,. 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. Brother Luther at this time is still in prison for being half of the world's worst criminal duo ever with Kathleen. He loved working on vehicles and fishing. Have you ever heard of a caretaker sharing the use of a private pool with his rich neighbors, aka the paying tenants, who live across the walk and can see him swimming? Billy was a prime draft candidate until he married and became a father. At the end of every month? Killers, germs, conversations. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. On the morning of Aug. 9, 1969, a housekeeper discovered five bodies scattered around the Los Angeles estate. Indeed hitchhiking would be a great opportunity for a spontaneous adventure, and no doubt a fun time traveling across country. The guards see the driver on the camera walking out of the toilet. 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. He had little or no money and was freshly unemployed. Entertainment News. When questioned, Garretson said he was unaware of the murders until police burst into his bedroom and led him to the bloody bodies of Frokowski and Abigail Folger, lying on the lawn, and Steven Parent, slumped over the wheel of his car. "As far as the city was concerned, I think the reaction from a lot of people was, 'oh wow,' " Householder said. He lived on the property, but somehow escaped the murderers. Apologies, Glenna was indeed married before Uncle Bill. Buntline, yes thanks. Didn't know Billy had it in him. He described Garretson as everybody's friend, and a nice, quiet guy. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Garretson, who stayed in a small cottage behind the main house, was miraculously unharmed and undisturbed during the murders on August 9, 1969. beauders saidDidn't he claim he slept through a blowjob on a train?No, "the big city." The Donna Jean comment was random but hilarious. Early 60's. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Born June 6, 1934 in Odd, WV. He was the homosexual that Charles mentioned in a interview that sold him drugs and pornography on several occasions. Was never hard to get a ride either. "I was coming from Columbus, so I didn't know anybody in Lancaster and I didn't know who (Garretson) was," Varga said. How many Billy's are running around LA right now believing they're getting their big break except in reality they're being used and abused? Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home. Star, as I recall, Bill discussed the marijuana charge with LAPD during his interview, and just before the polygraph examination. See more. Garretson, a 1967 Lancaster High graduate, was 19 years old and working as a caretaker at actress Sharon Tate's home at the time of her murder, along with six others. English 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. Linda Lou Derr died at the end of July 2020. starviego said:Torque said"At the TLB trial, Bill was asked how exactly he landed the job at Cielo, and Bugliosi shot off an instant objection" Now my conspiracy radar has been set off. and, hung out with Billy at the Cielo pool and, guesthouse. Sex is sex imo. Other times, I think Tex was just another nail in Billy's coffin. You think any young rubes who fell in way over their heads are heading home for good at the end of this month? . Mrs. Garretson worked as a server as several restaurant in the area. GARRETSON, 58 PLANT CITY - William Thane Garretson, 58, entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2019. Speculation and theories about Garretson suggest he was using drugs and an arresting officer said, he looked gone no life in his eyes. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Both seem like he's embellishing. This was the first time I was able to clearly catch Charlie lyingWhat was Charlie lying about? Garretson was the main suspect and there was a media blitz around his arrest. His phone even. 2023 www.lancastereaglegazette.com. Send Flowers. Even with the stereo on in the guesthouse, it is extraordinary that Bill did not hear this. There has been nothing to suggest that Garretson's homosexual experiences extended any further than this. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. And over the years I've been following this blog we have had any number of inchoate, inarticulate and frequently obscene babblings which are best left uncommented. !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. West Des Moines - Nancy A. Garretson died on August 31, 2021 at Morningstar Senior Living in West Des Moines, Iowa. Her appearance, the fact that her oldest child is also a Charles, and looks amazingly like Charlie. 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. On the 50th anniversary of the murders, many remember him as the only survivor, but also as, ultimately, the ninth victim of Charles Manson. Search above to list available cemeteries. Where was Billy for those seven days after being released from jail?IF Garretson was an informant, it might explain where he was in those seven days, as well as how he avoided the draft and how he escaped the dope charge in LA. 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. 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. I'd at least take the bus with some of my Camaro money. Police spared Garretson a sight even more horrible inside the house. Along with so many other individuals in this story, it helps me to better understand the environment in which these people found themselves.Brownrice, agreed. And check out Billy's answer to the last question. But spend a couple of minutes in Lancaster and you'll be like oh yeah okay I totally see it now. OBITUARY William Arnold Garretson October 25, 1942 - April 12, 2019. You can always change this later in your Account settings. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Could Billy have been deliberately placed at Cielo as an informant?How Garretson got the job is irrelevant and therefore a distraction and it was important, especially so early in the trial {I think he was the third witness}, not to entertain things that could get any juror's mind wandering.Later in the trial, when Rudi Altobelli is on the stand, both Bugliosi and Ronald Hughes question him a bit on the hiring of Bill Garretson. Billy tells Bugliosi in court that he moved out of Cielo Dr. on August 9th. I am in possession of what purports to be a transcript of an interview with Mr. Garretson at 4:25 pm, on August 10th, 1969, where this witness was asked about the events that took place on August 8th and 9th. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Anti-establishment mindset. The $27 they robbed from a man, always reported at $35 in the Mansonverse, was truly a death sentence for Luther. First, "she used to come home and get me out of bed so she and her Uncle John could go to bed. Or maybe not. So that meant drawing as much suspicion on witnesses as possible {so as to make it seem either that they were lying, had done illicit deals with LE, had something to hide or create the possibility that not all of the actual killers were on trial}, ask irrelevant questions. "Welllll, when I was in a band that was touring through (mainly) Germanyduring the mid/late 90s we had pulled into a smaller town/village where we were going to play at an arts community co-operative type place. Final point, Nan was a strict Nazarene. Impromptu writing workshops also routinely take place if you're the typing sort and wish to post. And also was not from Lancaster. All Rights Reserved. Garretson was still in custody the next night when the LaBiancas were tied up with lamp cords and stabbed to death in Los Feliz. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Or turn him out. Memorials. Actually, if you need backstory, start by reading the parts of, After that, read the Garretson articles on the right over there ------------------------->, For 21st century Billy info, read or refresh yourself on. Rest in peace, Billy. Senior Photo. Try again later. Let's move on to August 9th. Three wives is deeper than any closet I've ever heard of in the secular world. Billy drove a grocery store delivery truck for many years. You can drop a pedantic bootstraps lecture below if you wish but you won't change my mind. I'm probably just trying to say that Billy was most likely more ingratiated that many people believe. He should've known. One I would have liked to ask Bill would be one that G&W has echoed here. Los Angeles, Aug. 16 - William E. Garretson, the only person found alive after the massacre at actress Sharon Tate's Benedict Canyon estate, yesterday described the murder scene as "horrible," but could shed no light on the five slayings. Luther became a minister shortly before he died at 33 years old. The orders are so large that my friend's company delivers in a big diesel reefer truck that typically backs onto loading docks. . Sandymount Strand! Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time. DEATH TO PIGS and the misspelled HEALTER SKELTER were written in their blood on a wall and the refrigerator. On Aug. 10, 1969, grocer Leno La Bianca, 44, and his wife Rosemary, 38, were found stabbed to death in their home across town. Just kidding. 2023 www.lancastereaglegazette.com. The tv journalism is kinda superficial at times and I know that shocks you. Scrolling through the labels along the right side of the blog reveals that this is the thirteenth time blog writers have mentioned Billy (and remembered to make a label). !And, that ALMOST answers your query - "I doubt anyone in history ever slept thru a hummer before but what do I know? Copyright 2020 Legal Disclosures, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy Cost-effective for sure, but (far more importantly) a great opportunity for a spontaneous adventure. He was predeceased by : his parents, Beecher Garretson and Maggie Corns Garretson; his siblings, Theodore, Jack, Horace Garretson and Frances Carpenter; his daughter Gina Garretson; and his grandson Nicky Sexton. Aaron Stovitz wins the one-liner of the day award. Other choices existed. . Oops, we were unable to send the email. Cohen's is of course the best and then probably followed by Kaylee Rodgers from your own green island. A model year Camaro at home though and he hitches across the country with pocket change? 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. He said so in his testimony. 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. She was born on February 2, 1950 in New Castle a daughter of the late Chester and Virginia (Chirozzi) Kenst. That wife is possibly also one of my distant cousins. Did Ms. Chapman and the gardener brothers also take dips? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Garretson did not explain why he had withheld his knowledge of the events. He said he has nothing to say about the fact that this week marks the 40th anniversary of the killings. Then, I discovered her Facebook page but noticed she hadn't posted since 2019. 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