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What really stood out to me was how the story avoided sensationalism. It took a more factual, straightforward approach to the Manson murders, focusing on the observations and experiences of the people directly involved. That felt refreshing compared to the usual over-the-top portrayals in the media. I hadn't realized just how much the press sensationalized the case at the time or how Bugliosi turned his role as prosecutor into a way to profit from the whole thing-that was eye-opening.

I was also drawn to the way Jones' relationship with Manson evolved over time. It seemed like, as he got to know him, he started to question whether Manson was really as guilty as everyone believed. But that perspective seemed to change completely after their final phone call, like something about that conversation brought everything crashing down for him. It added a really human element to the story, showing how messy and complicated it all was for the people caught up in it.