July 24, 2019
Over a 60-year career, Ivor Davis has seen and written about things most people only dream about: Touring with The Beatles in 1964, interviewing hundreds of celebrities and covering news stories for a variety of publications worldwide. But one story has left an indelible mark: his coverage of the notorious Manson Family murders.
The crimes, which happened 50 years ago on Aug. 8 and 9, 1969, were among the most brutal in American history. The trials of Charles Manson and his acolytes was a public spectacle, the likes of which had never been seen before . . . and the whole world was watching.
Davis, who lives in Ventura, covered the story for Britain’s Daily Express and wrote the first book ever about these crimes: Five to Die: The Book That Helped Convict Manson, which was released in 1970.
Now, five decades later, Davis has just finished a new book: Manson Exposed: A Reporter’s 50-Year Journey into Madness and Murder. The VCReporter sat down with him to discuss the crimes, the courtroom drama and his recollections from a half century ago. Ivor Davis will discuss his latest book and sign copies on Friday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. For tickets and more information, call 805-653-0323 or visit venturamuseum.org.
Read the full article and interview at VCReporter.com.