In Memory of Susan Denise Atkins-Whitehouse
Interview with the Grand Jury Foreman
In an NBC News film clip,
the foreman of the grand jury
who heard Susan said a few words to reporters
in December, 1969.
He is identified by name on screen,
as he speaks into a sea of hands holding recording devices
very close to his face.
His back is near a wall, and there are
several people moving about behind him.
On the wall is a sign that reflects the bright camera lights.
The jury foreman, a distinguished-looking gentleman,
speaks with apparent dismay;
In an NBC News film clip,
the foreman of the grand jury
who heard Susan said a few words to reporters
in December, 1969.
He is identified by name on screen,
as he speaks into a sea of hands holding recording devices
very close to his face.
His back is near a wall, and there are
several people moving about behind him.
On the wall is a sign that reflects the bright camera lights.
The jury foreman, a distinguished-looking gentleman,
speaks with apparent dismay;
Jury Foreman: "It was very shocking, very shocking,
it was a terrible group of murders,
it was probably the worst in the history of California"
it was a terrible group of murders,
it was probably the worst in the history of California"
We can see the jury foreman is obviously disconcerted,
and he begins to turn away from the reporters.
It's apparent he doesn't wish to
address the press anymore at this time.
We can hear the sound of
the chaotic scene in the background.
As the jury foreman begins to
turn away from the reporters,
we hear a reporter's question fired at him;
and he begins to turn away from the reporters.
It's apparent he doesn't wish to
address the press anymore at this time.
We can hear the sound of
the chaotic scene in the background.
As the jury foreman begins to
turn away from the reporters,
we hear a reporter's question fired at him;
Reporter: "Was it the testimony of Susan Atkins that really cinched it?"
Jury Foreman: "Well that certainly was a part of it"
Jury Foreman: "Well that certainly was a part of it"