we know that every day. >> there are no visits for anna stoddart. there is only a graveyard. a headstone and memories from a life cut short. >> i used to go out almost every day for the longest time and just sit out there for hours. no mother should ever have to bury a child. too young. she had too much more to do in her life. she didn't get to finish it. and that's not fair. and this was the hardest thing i've ever had to do. >> he was known as the most dangerous man alive. >> if i started murdering people, there would be none of you left. >> in 1987, the "today" show went to san quentin state prison and interviewed the infamous charles manson. he was unshackled and unapologetic. >> you know, if i wanted to kill somebody, i'd take this book and beat you to death with it. and i wouldn't feel a thing. >> the interview sparked controversy within nbc. >> we here on the "today" show staff debated among ourselves whether to air his answers. half or