Sharon Tate
The murder of Sharon Tate and four others, which occurred on the previous night to the attack on the LaBianca home, was also linked with a music industry acquaintance of Manson who he associated with his failures to get a record contract. It was at the 10050 Cielo Drive former home of Terry Melcher, which by then was being rented by the husband of Sharon Tate. Manson had been rebuffed there while looking for Melcher, who had been initially interested in Manson's music but lost interest after a trip to the Manson commune.