On this day: October 12

1. 1969
   Arrest Barker Ranch, Death Valley · Manson Family murders

   In raids on October 10 and 12, 1969, the Inyo County Sheriff, the Highway Patrol and National Park Service rangers arrested Family members at this remote ranch, at first over auto theft and arson; Manson was found hiding in a cabinet under the bathroom sink. The ruins are now in Death Valley National Park.

2. 1998
   Victim Matthew Wayne Shepard · Murder of Matthew Shepard

   A political science student at the University of Wyoming, born in Casper, whose parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, founded the Matthew Shepard Foundation after his death.

3. 1998
   Other Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, Colorado · Murder of Matthew Shepard

   He died at Poudre Valley Hospital early on October 12, 1998, without regaining consciousness.