A bankruptcy judge denied a request by ' ` ` Tex '' Watson . `` To the extent Watson seeks a remedy regarding the LAPD 's use of the recordings , or to prevent their release to the media , such matters are governed by nonbankruptcy law and can be addressed to a court of competent jurisdiction , '' Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Brenda T. Rhoades wrote in her ruling . Watson wanted police to only listen to his personal tapes , not take possession of them . Los Angeles police believe the tapes might have clues about unsolved killings . In a letter to CNN , Watson stated ` ` there are no unsolved murder committed by the Manson Family ''
A bankruptcy judge denied a request by ' ` ` Tex '' Watson . Watson wanted police to only listen to his personal tapes , not take possession of them . Los Angeles police believe the tapes might have clues about unsolved killings . In a letter to CNN , Watson stated ` ` there are no unsolved murder committed by the Manson Family ''