“It seemed kind of ritualistic,” said an investigating officer.
“It didn’t appear as if the two connected to the rope had been hanged because there was blood on them,” said Lt. James Shannon.
Investigators said all five victims appeared to have been shot.
The word “pig” was scrawled on the front door in what appeared to be blood. Officers said the writer may have used his hand or a rag. “There was ample blood around,” a policeman said.
Sgt. Stanley Klorman said there were signs of a struggle in a large room and in a guest room.
“It looked like a battlefield up there,” said Sgt. Klorman.
Miss Tate and Sebring were found in the living room, two others, including Miss Folger, were discovered on the lawn, and the fifth victim was in a car.
Telephones and electricity were cut off, police said, and Miss Tate’s husband was reported in Europe. Polanski produced “Rosemary’s Baby,” among other macabre-fantasy films.