The Final Interview with Manson Trial Key Witness

Virginia Graham
1932 - 2022
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[@sharonschmeederjohnson4648]

Virginia Graham was instrumental in bringing down the Manson cult. Thanks for sharing this so people remember what great service she did for all of us.

[@brianpress4417]

Yes, Virginia Graham Thank you Dear Lady God Rest/Bless Your Soul 🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@kevinkaatz883]

How do we know it was a cult?

[@kevinkaatz883]

Cause the tv told u

[@supercoolyguy]

Why the rubber check Virginia, Why 😔

[@leebaker5755]

Resd tom o' neils book. And you'll see the bull.. ... Manson was getting years for minor offences. No doubt manson was a nut But she was part of one big lie. Anyways R.I.P MRS VIRGINA. As for passing checks didn't manson get 10yts.🤔. The whole case is fabricated Hollywood's so called beutiful people aint so good. All sick in the head.

[@psychcorp4449]

Let's be honest. Scott can be ranked with the great investigative reporters of the past 50 years. We don't have the Greats like Edward R. Murrow or Peter Jennings anymore. In his own unique style, Scott brings us stories that no one else does. Thank you, Scott, for another interesting, interactive, and intriguing video. Stay cool in Palm Springs.

[@barneyronnie]

Hmmm ... ??

[@amberlinmchugh8115]

And so caring too, most reporters would just get the scoop and take off but it seems like Scott and Trevor keep in contact.

[@Norweeg]

Scott definitely has a natural talent for cataloguing and documenting things in a way that I’ve never seen anyone else do for Hollywood. He’s a treasure himself and we are lucky he has shared so much with the public. There’s so many people that invest for their own private collections that no one else can enjoy. He’s like the Jay Leno of Hollywood memorabilia and the like. Jay shares his car collection with the world, just as Scott does with his collection.

[@julioalcaraz5417]

@@Norweeg-I agree. I wish Scott would bring back his Dearly Departed Tours

[@Bill-cv1xu]

😅

[@lisad476]

I'm sorry to hear Virginia passed away. It was so nice of her to share her stories with all of us.

[@nicolehall694]

Man, she was sharp as a tack! Especially for a woman her age. What a wonderful treasure this interview is

[@adoringsharon]

Her stories have always been so fun to listen to. You can tell she's lived a life. Hope she's resting peacefully.

[@heathermanning5368]

Yes! It’s almost like listening to my late Grandmom tell stories again! 💯

[@chrissyknowsitall5170]

RIP Virginia 🕊🕊🕊🕊 thank you for all you did to help get these monsters put away for the rest of theirs lives.

[@brianpress4417]

Yes, Your So so right, They were Monsters. 👍

[@anunlimitedlife5050]

The universe works in mysterious ways. Virginia was where she needed to be when she needed to be. If not for her many others might have been killed. Thank you for the interview. Rest in peace Virginia 🙏

[@markjanssens1658]

Scott, your channel is far more interesting than anything in the mainstream media. I check in with your channel regularly and always look forward to the awesome new uploads.

[@stacykeller3812]

What a memory Virginia had! Incredible storyteller too! Great interview, Scott!

[@paulahartsock4041]

Scott I absolutely love your videos. I just got a history lesson. I always got Virginia Graham mixed up with Ronnie Howard, I had no idea that Ronnie passed away in 1979. In the TV movie Helter Skelter it was Ronnie Howard that Susan Atkins bragged to about the murders. Thank you Scott for separating fact from fiction. RIP Virginia 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 What a brave woman you were 💙💙💙💙

[@melissajensen3166]

Very sorry she passed. RIP Virginia. Thank you for what you did.

[@anniem.4204]

Virginia is another fascinating character in the history of the Manson family... Thank God she spoke out. A hero. Rest in peace Virginia Graham. 🙏💗 Thank you for sharing this interview... 💪❤️ Priceless!

[@lindsayclark6453]

RIP Virginia…I watched this incredible lady being interviewed, what a life story! She knew them all, including Sinatra…thanks xxx

[@doofdoofparanormal]

What a marvelous lady, thank god she was where she was, so the murders were solved. Thanks so much for sharing this. Hope she is happy where ever she is now. x

[@user-bu7jl6zy5d]

It's interesting that Susan Atkins brought down the Manson murderers. Yet the homicidal gang didn't seem to take umbrage with the fact that one of their own was the "snitch." Glad Virginia Graham was the one to hear this horrific tale and that she had the courage to pass on the confession/boast to the right people. She was a hero. Scott Michaels has to be the most well-connected man in L.A. I wish I knew him. I hope he writes his autobiography some day.

[@dirkdarwin2571]

Love the way you interview, because it doesn't sound like an 'interview' and you engage people so well. Super listenable and informative. Keep up the good stuff!!

[@catherinestinson4080]

What a great job you did on this! May Virginia Rest In Peace.

[@cindstuder]

Absolutely fascinating interview with so many incredible stories told in delightful detail. She's a hoot and so sharp - loved listening to her "spill the tea" on real Hollywood in the 60's and 70's. You do her justice - Great job ❤

[@gailcaldwell1512]

I Certainly DO NOT CONDONE writing bad checks. But good GOD, doing a year and then ANOTHER almost year for writing hot checks ….THAT IS BEYOND INSANE! I’ve known of people who’ve committed rape and murders and they got less time ….WAY LESS then that! So sorry Miss Virginia.

[@MichaelsBackporch]

Wow, what a surprise thanks Scott I was just humbled listening to you tell her of me. You are a good man and just made my day. Thanks so much for the generosity and kind words to I appreciate it this is a great interview and what a nice lady.

[@SallyGH2020]

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for interviewing her! Talk about divine intervention with Virginia being in the right place at the right time! I don’t follow 60’s Hollywood real closely, but that is scary how Manson was targeting MORE people! Speaking of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, it would be amazing if you could interview Toni Basil who did the choreography. She actually was in “Robin and the Seven Hoods” with Sinatra as a dancer! She would be interesting! Rest In Peace, Ms Graham.❤️🙏🏻

[@sheilalarson8964]

I keep meaning to order her book. She's led a fascinating life, and I'm hooked on the Manson case. I didn't realize she passed a few months back.

[@lightingzz6398]

Amazing interview. Love to hear the story from the actual people that lived it. Awesome channel. RIP Ms Hill

[@jamesgilgannon4164]

Thanks for posting Scott. Your videos are always brilliant. 👍😊👏👏👏

[@katy9433]

God bless you Virginia 🙏 I've loved listening to you're interviews with this lady. What a fascinating life she had ❤

[@DarProbus]

Amazing Scott. This was so heartfelt in your sweet treatment of Ms. Graham. Thank you!!

[@eth39232]

I bought her book from Mr. Michaels, and I made a small donation to the Jerome Humane Society to remember her.

[@deniseroe5891]

She was quite a lady, I read her biography. Very interesting and eye opening. I wasn’t aware she had passed. RIP Virginia. With out her the Manson family may have never been cracked.

[@dermot2747]

Lovely to hear her story again. A life well lived. She seemed like a nice friendly lady RIP Virginia 🙏

[@the22ndday]

What a wonderful interview! It was an interesting throwback to the 60’s and 70’s. I remember those times. I was young but it was definitely a crazy time! Thank you Scott for the fun ride 😘

[@cynthiakluck-johnson5895]

Don't know if I mentioned this on one of your videos, but a friend of mine was in Sybil Brand with Susan as well. Apparently in the years that come, Susan was able to marry and have conjugal visits. So at one point, she thought that she was pregnant. So she went around bragging to the other women. And my friend, bless her soul, said the same thing that I'm pretty sure that I would have said, "Let's hope someone doesn't decide to kill you when you are 8 months pregnant." Enough said.

[@kathleendobens6648]

That would of been crazy if she had gotten pregnant.

[@cynthiakluck-johnson5895]

@@kathleendobens6648 believe it or not she was able to have conjugal visits with her husband

[@DarlaAnne]

Do you mean CIW? Susan was only at Sybil Brand until 1971, and it was a county jail and not a prison. She was then at CIW (Chino, CA). At that time with the first husband there were no visits allowed for violent offenders so she didn't have visits like that until her second husband in the very late 80s, at which time she was in her late 30s, early 40s. She was later moved to CCWF (Chowchilla, California) for the duration. It is true though that conjugal visits were no longer allowed for lifers due to part of that outrage that she was allowed to have them. I was at Sybil Brand once in the early 90s for one weekend. Very creepy place. Either way the terrible part is she had already given birth to a child (Manson was not the father but delivered the boy). So she was already a mother when she took the life of Sharon. So glad she never got out.

[@russblack443]

​@@DarlaAnnethanks for clarifying that. Often I see even so called Manson experts talking about the girls being in Sybil Brand, which is basically the LA county jail for women. There were only there during the trials and Leslie when she got another trial on appeal in the late 70's or early 80's

[@DarlaAnne]

@@russblack443 Exactly. So much "lore" out there it's hard to know what's true. It was definitely just for their trials. I tried to look up info on it when I commented this but there's really not much about it online since it's long gone now.

[@elysiumstarz]

wow really glad you were able to meet with her after all this time!

[@leetherockjohnson5376]

Great video, great footage, photos and pictures of the time just awesome. Love hearing and learning the facts and happenings of the crime/trial from a witness. RIP virginia. 🙏

[@mainman127]

R.I.P. Virginia you saved lives

[@ericab845]

Very sorry to hear of Ms. Graham's passing.

[@denisebradford5241]

She led an interesting life. I read her autobiography as did my friend's mum, and discovered it because of Scott's video.

[@MobeansNJ]

Thanks Scott, you’re the best.

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

Thank you, Ruby Blue! How very kind! I appreciate it!

[@sunnyside2656]

What a great interview. Thank you for sharing. Such a sweet ending to the video with honoring your friend. Beautiful ❤

[@paean109]

What a fantastic video. Loved hearing Virginia telling this story.

[@mojojojojuniper6122]

Amazing woman and scott your so warm and endearing. Thankyou, rip Virginia❤

[@IZS1962]

Fascinating interview! Thanks for sharing.

[@ssoozee]

You are one of a kind, Scott.

[@shrinkingkristy7006]

Thank you for all the content Scott!

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

Thank you so much @shrinkingkristy !

[@bay1up]

Beautiful lady❤️ thanks for the upload of her last interview

[@PTrep2727]

I actually bought her signed book at your store years ago. Great read. 😀

[@gregman1715]

So Sorry To Here She Passed She Sounds Like Such A Cool Nice Lady Hope She's At Peace Now 🙏

[@jodyhoevel6393]

Thanks, Scott. Sorry for the loss of your friend. Interesting that she knew the layout of the house.

[@redneckways1933]

There we never be another like her. RIP Virginia 🙏

[@valentinodominus7078]

Great interview, Scott! Thanks for sharing this! Best Wishes

[@debragee4269]

What a great video! I had never heard of Virginia Graham before your videos about her. She seemed to be a lovely person. I hope she is resting in peace. Thank you, Scott, for all your videos!

[@SISSYKAY]

Wow, she had quite an interesting life. Thanks for bringing us this story.

[@ericab845]

For 89 Virginia was very lucid. She remembers names, details, glad she broke the case, who knows what Mason's crew would have done next.

[@melonyjohnson3470]

Very interesting interview. I loved hearing from Virginia’s perspective.

[@heatstroke584]

Great video Scott, I always wondered what happened to Virginia, love your videos 🤟

[@marcusbell5383]

Thanks Scott this is magic

[@WickedWest512]

Protect this man at all costs!! What an awesome life you have. You took your passion and made a career. That is very rare. You are one of the few people I would love to spend a day with just listening to what you had to say. You are Hollywood's true historian. Thank you for this fascinating interview. May Virginia Graham rest in peace. She was a true Gem. ❤

[@DrVonChilla]

FABULOUS video, Scott, per usual....!!

[@frankzito1660]

Scott is the best in the biz…period

[@wisdomseeker3362]

This is an amazing story ! Great video Scott ! rip Virginia Graham 🌹

[@kristinm2668]

What an absolute delight. Sharp and smart and engaged and funny. RIP.

[@debbiegavancastle3880]

Wow, what a fantastic lady. God bless you Virginia xxx

[@lindaw2502]

Sorry for the loss of your friend Scott. Sounds like she lead a interesting life to say the least. I’m shocked that she was in jail for a bad check and sharing space with a violent murder. Obviously she hadn’t been tried yet since Virginias testimony in part was used at trial. Wow.

[@brianpress4417]

Virginia Graham, The Justice Dept, wasn't kind to this Beautiful Lady. Shame On the J. Dept. Virginia Graham 🙏🌹🌹🌹 A Real Heroine Bless You Dear Lady 🌹

[@nosajdabeno]

Very good, interesting interview as usual Scott! R.I.P. Virginia Graham!

[@lucillebello3793]

What a great interview! I never knew of this Virginia Graham and her story . Interesting interview and interesting person! Sorry to hear of her passing! We need to hear more stories like this!

[@heynowls3058]

Good one Scott Sweet lady. Well done.

[@crownprinceofgroovy]

Scott, the marquee on the Outer Drive side of the Alger Theater in Detroit, Michigan reads "Happy 60th Birthday Scott Michaels!" Any coincidence?

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

I was the projectionist at the Alger for a while. Heck of a coincidence indeed!

[@NittyByGritty-7]

This was great! Thank you, Scott.

[@michaeldickens7493]

Hi Scott hi Troy loved this very much.

[@crush41gb]

What a fascinating life! Thank you for this and the word on the street of Nancy Davis. ;)

[@HeidiKnits]

Such a great convo. You’re masterful, Scott.

[@toddbonin6926]

Scott, you live the most fascinating life!!!

[@richs6205]

Well done and a very interesting life she had. RIP 🙏

[@ckotcher1]

It’s great that she loved and rescued animals. What a sweet woman. ❤ Great video Scott!

[@donnaelkins186]

Thank you 😊 💓 for bringing us this great story.

[@debbieswarts6861]

I really thought this was a great interview! Much more interesting than what's on TV! I really like your videos!

[@brianpress4417]

As far as I'm concerned, This Lady, Virginia Graham is a Saint, nobody had to tell her to do the Right Thing, she knew what the right thing to do was and God Bless/ Rest her Soul 🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@susandean2676]

This is priceless 👍

[@MarkSLanglois]

Bravo. So nice to hear her stories.

[@nicole-mq2dk]

"You can't challenge the truth". Yes!! Let's make t-shirts!

[@heathermanning5368]

Thanks for Sharing! 💜

[@jaclynsmith3563]

This is a great interview. I’ve watched it twice now. Virginia had such a fascinating life. Thank you Scott Michaels for persevering Hollywood history.

[@sambowz9077]

Thank you!

[@caranelson7457]

This is so cool! what a remarkable conversation!

[@mango8918]

What an interesting interview! She had a lot of stories to share. It would have been fun to listen to her go into a lot more detail about the things that she saw and did. Thanks, Scott, for sharing this with us.

[@terilamoreaux1020]

What a life..thank you for sharing her story. ❤

[@tamaralambert2853]

thank you, Scott. ♥️,

[@annalisette5897]

Excellent interview!

[@victoriahall6795]

Thank you,dear Scott! Love you so much! I hope this message finds you and your beautiful loved ones happy and healthy!

[@stevescott8060]

Interesting for sure. Imagine being locked up with someone you think is lying about murdering people, then realize that they are telling the truth. Ms.Graham must have been terrified.

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

How things changed. 6 months for her but now they let out felons and other violent crimmals all the time.

[@thomasaustin2718]

Wonderful video as always Scott....I was also wondering where I might can order a Dearly Departed Helter Skelter T.Shirt ?

[@kaymad143]

Scott, this is a such a thoughtful interview, thank you for sharing this interview. Virginia was a great woman who saved some lives for sure, I am amazed by her memories. RIP Virginia

[@lindsayclark6453]

Awesome xxx

[@jackiemac9842]

Your anything manson videos are my favorites!! Tyvm ☮️

[@amyreed-osborne5219]

WOW....locked up for violating parole on a bad check charge in the same cell block as Susan Atkins!

[@denabergman6543]

RIP Virginia. You brought peace to the deceased families and comfort to Los Angeles citizens.

[@lillibet7432]

Fantastic interview. May she Rest In Peace.

[@hondafreedom9329]

Great interview. Vincent Bugliosi was such a nice nice man.

[@ArizonaRed]

If Susan Atkins was so full of herself and didn't get in trouble, they would never know.

[@brittanyb7080]

This is so cool you got this on tape!! What an interesting video!! Love your work Scott!!! ❤