Steven Weiss Who Found the MURDER WEAPON Speaks! 

Wow! So cool to hear from this guy! Crazy how disorganized the P.D. was then and how ill-informed they were on how to handle EVIDENCE of any kind.

This was fascinating. To learn he had to follow the coroner onto the stand & hear & see all that at 11 years old. He found such an important piece of evidence & helped put them away.

What an even-keeled well-spoken guy. I wonder what he did with his life. Certainly he seems to be doing well and in good health. Good for him. He definitely didn't let that absence of $1000 reward money get to him. He learned a hard life lesson early on.

Steven Weiss and his discovery of the gun 🔫 was so crucial in Vince Bugliosi's prosecution...amazing story❗

Scott, this is one of the best interviews I have ever seen (on any subject), because you let the interviewee talk and didn't rush him. Steven had a lot to say and, unlike a lot of interviewers, you didn't interrupt him and asked him great questions. I really liked the follow up questions about what Manson was like in court. Very insightful. You and I emailed briefly about 15 years ago about historic house architecture in LA, and I am so happy to see how well you're doing. Keep up the great work!

Great interview. I love that you included the scene from Helter Skelter , visual proof on how LAPD bungled this case from the get go !

He is owed 1000 plus accrued interest.

I love how the kid in the movie looks like he's thinking "wtf?" at the cop just grabbing the gun handle. He was like "well, I guess it doesn't matter now if there were any prints on it."

So weird watching this. When I was 14, I was babysitting my little 7 yo brother. He and his friend found a gun in the woods behind our backyard. I called the police and actually had to testify in a murder trial. Crazy how this brought back this memory. A guy had been shot and killed at a convenient store down the street and the killer ran through our yard and discarded the gun back there. Court was not what it appears on tv. I don't know how this guy seen crime scene photos. I was led to a little room and had to sit there until I was called to the stand. Then had to leave. I was not allowed to hear any other testimony. But this was the 80s and in FL, could be different rules.

How cool to interview the real Steven! I remember watching the news about the murders and then later reading the book/watching the TV movie when it aired. Even though I live in Canada it scared the crap out of me!

This was so interesting, Scott!💙 There were three Manson girls on trial, Atkins, Krenwinkle, and Van Houten. Linda Kasabian was the star witness for the prosecution.

Absolutely fantastic interview,. I always wondered what happened to Steve and if he got a reward. He should have. Ronnie Howard might not have been the most trustworthy gal, but she is responsible for ratting out Susan Atkins. That part of the movie was great. Thanks for making this video.

Great interview Scott. It’s always great to hear a first person narrative of their actual (not a re-edited movie version) experience related to a reported event. You are always respectful and professional with your interviews and tapings. I really appreciated the beginning of your video where you confirmed that others were not around in the cemetery while you were taping. THAT is class. No mourners at a gravesite want to see a taping while they are attending or having private thoughts at a loved ones/friend’s/etc grave. As I’m home bound due to the COVID-19 right now, I’ll definitely continue to watch your work. Thanks again!

Very interesting thank you. It was very nice of Steven to speak with you

Fascinating story, I live on the east coast, and even though this happened in Cali, I was scared to death that this had happened, poor Sharon, Jay, Abigail, Voitek, and Peter what was going through their mind when they met their fate that dreadful night.

Impressive. Really enjoyed this unique interview. It’s a gem. His dads still alive! Wow. God bless

VERY interesting to see and hear from someone so close to the situation, the courtroom scene, his impression of Manson, and the ways in which it did and did not impact his life and the culture at the time. Thanks.

Given that Steve Weiss was only 9 at the time, he'll almost certainly be the last living witness/participant in the Manson case.

Interesting the Dad and kid were played by their neighbors. Crazy the rookie officer who didn't know how to handle the gun was named Watson and it was the Gun Tex Watson used in the murders.

Great interview....so interesting! Thank you Steven Weiss for giving Scott this interview.

Excellent interview. The interviewer has a wonderful way with people, you can see that he is eloquent and able to relax the interviewee, which gleans all the interesting bits of information out. Very well done x

Heck I didn't even know a kid found the gun & I'm 63. I just drove to the Tate location today which is how I ended up finding this.Great video interview.

Steven Weiss found the gun that was used in murders an he didn't get a reward ,wow that sucks .plus he had to go to court an listen to all the gruesome details on the murders .wow that sucks .great interview Scott . I found your channel almost three years ago from Jordan the lion channel

This interview is amazing and a true gem. I am so glad he spoke to you all.

Thank you Scott, This took my mind off of all the global crap going on right now with the virus.

Love all your details Scott, keep them coming please!

Scott this is fantastic! How lucky you were to find Steve and that he was willing to speak with you. This is nothing less than living history. Thanks for posting this!

Steve, You did it again! Another great video where you catch history, when no other source provides these insights.....Keep up the good work!

Hi Scott, very interesting hearing his actually memories of the event, and what a nice guy. Great vlog Scott.

Great interview with Steven! He's quite eloquent.

What a great guy. It's nice he chose to do the interview with you.

Wow he is wonderful! What a great interview.

Glad to see you have a RU-vid channel. Your DVD from 2007 I think on the Manson murders is a good one I watch it all the time

I've always been fascinated by the Manson murders. I read Helter Skelter at age 17 because I was drawn to it.

Cool. I've enjoyed your work since stumbling across Six Degrees of Helter Skelter a few years back.

Hey Scott. Glad to see you have a youtube channel! I have a DVD you produced about the Mansion family. A+

Nice get. Having Steven Weiss speak to your tour about his experience and involvement in the case is sterling stuff. Real history right there in the cul-de-sac. Video work was sketchy but however you get it is better than nothing. Keep up the good work.

Be safe scott...great videos. I have been a fan of findadeath for several years. I appreciate you vlogging and sharing stories!

Scott always knew you would be perfect for youtube - Jordan was so right - following you since findadeath - keep up the fascinating videos

Thank you ....I always enjoy your work!!!!

I'm now hooked on your videos man. I never would have though that there was so much on the table to look at, after the books, movies, etc., but you are shining a light on entire storylines that were overlooked, perhaps because Sharon Tate was beyond beautiful and all of the A list people involved, that the Steven Parents and lesser known folks were relegated in history until now. Thanks for your investigative work and what seems to be a sincere compassion for the other victims and folks involved.

Thanks for the throw back interview. Great job!!!

Hi Scott..awesome interview. I have an ever so slight connection to the Manson murders. About 7 years ago I took my son to the doctor here in Highland, California. My son saw the doctor on call instead. His name was I believe Michael Bugliosi. He was very good. At the end I asked him if he was somehow related to the former LA DA who prosecuted the Manson murders. He said, Yes..Vincent Bugliosi was my dad. I was intrigued. He said his dad was doing well and that he did not follow in his dad's footsteps. He was very down to earth. As you might imagine, it was quite a thrill for me.

LAPD really screwed that up, great interview Scott ty🥰

I became a fan of you Scott after watching your documentary six degrees of Helter skelter

Dam Scott that was awesome thanks for sharing 👍🏼

My mother was obsessed with these murders. She definitely had Helter Skelter. I read the book a few times, too.

People in those days were much more public spirited. They helped the police in solving crime etc. I remember when I was a kid, I found a wallet in the street and I walked to the police station and handed it in. It was how I was brought up. Nowadays I can’t imagine youths doing anything like that, rather the opposite.

Outstanding account, thanks for posting.

Hey Scott, been following since the early days of Find a Death. Happy to see you active on here! I live vicariously through you and Jordyn, I miss living out there, thank you!

Wow, thanks for posting this. I'm 60 years old around the same age of this guy. I don't remember hearing much when it happened. My memory goes back to when the trials took place and the hysteria of when they overturned the death penalty in the early 70s. The news made it sound like the people were going to be getting out of jail.

What an interview! After all these years one of the case's unsung heroes is there to tell about it. And he was a child yet. thanks

Excellent conversation. As others have stated, your interviewing skills/style is excellent. Allowing Steven the change to speak freely and tell his story without feeling rushed or, cut off. You even get the extra tidbits about the cruise etc... Cheers

Just wanted to say that I love your write-ups on FAD. I've kept coming back for the last 10 or more years. Big fan! Love your comedic slant and approach. Keep doing your thing. Big love.

Very interesting great way to take your mind off current events especially as I live in Britain and it's very unlikely I'm going to get to visit these places so thank you

Good thing you closed the museum before this pandemic hit! Thanks for posting!

I drove by the house in about 1992, along with the other related sites. I had gotten re-interested because people visiting me in LA always wanted the tour so I had to learn where Cielo was, and on from there. (Later it was Simpson). So glad you interviewed Steven Weiss. I wonder if he knows how many people out there, like me, know his name and know exactly who he is right off the top of our heads. A guy I'd love to meet.

Thank you Scott! Stay safe!

**GREETING'S SCOTT🙋‍♀️ HERE IN CANADA🇨🇦 YOU ARE SUCH A KEWL DUDE😎🤘 FOUND OUT ABOUT YOU THROUGH JORDAN'S CHANNEL, ABOUT A YEAR AGO. WAS ABSOLUTELY ENTHRALLED & FASCINATED BY YOUR TOUR, YOU & ALL OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE**. As a highly Compassionate Empath, sorry to hear you had to shut down the doors 😢 But STOKED with your channel, been binge watching vids. I'm a Published Writer, as such am always intrigued by people's life stories. Have many questions for you. But, really, just wanted to first give you a personal shout out. Have a most wonderful weekend THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HARD WORK & DEDICATION YOU PUT INTO EVERYTHING YOU DO.

This was awesome! Never thought about it. I was only 8, but great interview Scott🙋🏻‍♀️thank you

I have the disk with the Charlie Manson story you told. I thought that was other best show ever made about the Manson family.

Really interesting to hear from the person that found the gun. It would have been pretty scary taking the stand. Well done Scott

I was 6 Year old when this happened and it blew my mind Omg!

Thank you for not just being entertaining, but oh so educational too, Scott. God bless.

What a great interview. Thank you for sharing with us .

I am going to take your terrific Manson Tour again, it was intriguing....

Great job as always, Scott! I wish that he would have been there when I did the tour. Stay safe!

Fascinating! Thank you.

Wow, what a great interview! Thanks for this content. This is still so unbelievable even after all of these years.

Thanks for the interview! I'm quite young to follow this (48) but these murders have always really bothered me probably bc of poor Sharon and the baby that was lost. I read the book and have just marveled at the fact that thru all the bumbling of the two police forces they actually got convictions. Anyway, this is quite interesting to hear about this little til bit from the guy who actually picked up the gun.

Thank you Scott, I am so glad I came across you again while watching Jordan. I knew about you when I watched your Manson doc which was amazing. So interesting. Big fan here..keep it up!

Great interview!!

Great stuff Scott. I went to college out there in the 80s. Hope to come out there again and meet you. I kinda obsessed with it actually.

I visited your findadeath website years ago. So glad you are posting here. Thanks for sharing. Great video!

Bravo..clap..clap...clap. Excellent police work there Chief Wiggam.

Mr Michaels, this is soooo interesting! You have really done a great job on these videos! The best I have ever seen. Feels more personable talking to all these people connected in one way or another to this case.

That was awesome. Great interview and story

What a great vid. Read everything on the subject. very cool to hear Stevens story.

I am a correctional sergeant and I am around murderers and other criminals and find it very interesting to read and watch about crimes. 👮‍♂️

Hi Scott. Thank you for sharing this video. So interesting. The viewing was very narrow though. Thank u

I love your content and will certainly support you on patreon as soon as I get back to work. On medical leave right now recovering from surgery.

This was a very interesting story from a different perspective. I do remember well when this happened. It was real creepy. What a nice guy to speak with Scott.

Another great video, Scott! God Bless & stay safe! :)

This made me think if the person that picked up the LaBianca killers when they hitchhiked back to the ranch ever was found or came forward. That would be another interesting find to interview. How close they may have come to death themselves.

Wow, can't believe he was only interviewed twice (other than by authorities). His find was pivotal!

I just found your videos and they are very interesting I have also subscribed 👍

Brilliant. Thanks to Scott and Steven.

I am enjoying watching these Mason videos. My first major in college was Criminal Justice. For Evidence and Procedure class, we had to read Helter Skelter....it is a prime example of how NOT to conduct a police investigation.

Awesome. Thanks Scott.

Wow great interview!

What a cool guy he was to take his time to talk to you guys

My observation was the story about the neighbor 3 doors down across the street @ the 10 minute mark. "kids was same age as me, father was in SAG"... "six years later I was too old, but that kid played me". He is not telling us a real story

Love your videos, your stories and your collection. Very cool dude. You’re awesome.

Great Interview Scott, thank you!

Very interesting to hear how it was from Mr. Weiss's view. Great interview. ty

Great documentation. Thank you. Seems like every famous case you hear about the police were clueless about common sense police practice.

Man I wish time travel was possible so we could go back in time and warn everyone in that house of what's about to happen.

You should have your own show on TV. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley when my friends, and I were teenagers we used to go where Spawn Ranch was. We used to go in what was called the Manson caves which I can't find anything on. Those caves went on forever, and we never made it to the end of them. Just curious if you ever been to them or even heard of them? There was always the rumor that the people living by the old ranch planted poison ivy around the area to keep people away.

Great interview I was 12 when the TV movie aired scared th s@#% out of me listened to the White album 1,000 times

GREAT VIDEO SIR!!! Ur knowledge is amazing, original and heard as gospel!! Keep em coming sir