Paul Alan Watkins (January 25, 1950 – August 3, 1990)[1][2][3] was an American man who was a member of Charles Manson's "Family". In the period leading up to Manson's trial for the Tate–LaBianca murders, Watkins provided the prosecution with information that clarified the "Helter Skelter" motive.[3][4][5] He is not to be confused with Tex Watson.