Vincent Bugliosi

Vincent T. Bugliosi Jr. (; August 18, 1934 – June 6, 2015) was an American prosecutor and author who served as Deputy District Attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office between 1964 and 1972. He became best known for successfully prosecuting Charles Manson and other defendants accused of the August 1969 Tate–LaBianca murders. In 1972, Bugliosi left the District Attorney's (DA) office and started a private practice, which included defense cases for criminal trials. He twice ran for the DA's office but was not elected. He also began his writing career, exploring notable criminal cases, including that of O. J. Simpson and the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (JFK) and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy (RFK).