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1. Which occurrence division of the LAPD was the Cielo Drive crime scene handled by?
2. After analyzing the physical evidence, what theory did investigators conclude was the most likely motive for the murders?
3. There were two residences on the Cielo Drive property. William Garretson, hired by the property's owner, lived in the guesthouse while the Polanskis leased the main house. The guesthouse had four entrances. How many points of entry were there into the main house?
4. Sharon Tate had been in Europe with husband, Roman Polanski, the month prior to the murders. When did she return to her Cielo Drive home?
5. Polanski housekeeper, Winifred Chapman, arrived for work at approximately 8:30 a.m. the morning of August 9, 1969. As she prepared to open the gate to the property, something unusual caught her eye. What was it?
6. Chapman entered the Polanski home through the service porch entrance. She proceeded to walk through the kitchen and dining room on her way to the entry hall. It is here that she spots a blood-soaked body. Whose body is it?
7. Nineteen year old William Garretson is the lone survivor of the Cielo Drive slaughter. Staying in the guesthouse, what is his primary role within the Polanski household?
8. Who was assigned responsibility for the investigation into the Tate murders?
9. Which item of evidence was inadvertently kicked by either a uniformed officer or detective while surveying the crime scene?
10. According to Garretson, at what time did Steven Parent arrive at the guesthouse, the evening of August 8, 1969?
11. After fleeing the property in horror, Winifred Chapman eventually manages to find a neighbour who calls the police. At 9:14 a.m., a call goes out and police units are dispatched to the crime scene. What was the call?
12. As investigating officers surveyed the property, they notice the split-rail fence, which runs to the north of the garage, is broken. Scrape marks are also visible on the curb directly in front of the broken railing. What do they conclude was the cause of this damage?
13. Officers find a large pool of blood, approximately six inches south of the northern edge of the front porch. Blood typing identifies this as coming from which victim?
14. Another larger pool of blood is noted on the porch, approximately six inches east of the eastern wall of the house. Blood typing identifies this as coming from which victim?
15. True or False. Abigail Folger, Wojiciech Frykowski and Steven Parent had the same blood type and sub-type.
16. The revolver used in the murders was a twenty-two caliber "Longhorn". It's overall length is fifteen inches with a nine and one-half inch barrel. What is the revolver's shot capacity?
17. A white nylon-type rope was looped around the necks of Sharon Tate and Jay Sebring. What was the overall length of the rope?
18. True or False. Two of the murder victims had signs of defensive wounds.
19. Mrs. Seymour Knott, residing with her husband at 10170 Cielo Drive, told investigators that between 12:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., she heard what she described as "four shots fired in close sequence". Where is the Knott residence located in relation to the Polanski residence?
20. The Westlake School for Girls had organized a sleep-out for seventy children in an area directly south of the Polanski property. Between 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., Tim Ireland, one of five counselors supervising the event, claimed to have heard what?
21. Carlos Gill, a fourteen year old Mexican national had been writing letters in the bedroom of his home on Beverly Grove Drive. From his room on the opposite side of Benedict Canyon, he had a clear view of the front of 10050 Cielo Drive. Standing at his open window, something "so frightened him", that he abandoned his writing and rushed under the covers. What caused this reaction?
22. When interviewed, Winifred Chapman told investigators that at approximately 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of August 8th, Folger and Frykowski were visited by Mr. Tom Harrigan. After finishing off a bottle of wine, he proceeded to engage Frykowski in conversation. What did investigators conclude was the purpose of his visit?
23. How many suspects did investigating officers feel were responsible for the murders?
24. Which victim did investigators surmise was either sleeping or reading in bed, prior to the murders?
25. Polygraph keys, confidential details of the crime scene investigation, were restricted somewhat in the Tate case. This resulted from patrol personnel releasing information to the press prior to the arrival (and much to the chagrin) of the investigating officers. Which of the following was not considered a polygraph key?
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