Charles Manson
Society's Nightmare
"I am only what you made me. I am a reflection of you. " These are the haunting, yet thought-provoking, words of the manipulative psychopath, Charles Manson. So what really goes on in the mind of a serial killer and cult leader? This is his story.
Charles Willis Manson, also known as Charlie, was born on November 12, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio to a 16-year-old prostitute named Kathleen Maddox. He never knew his father, and early in his childhood his mother was sent to jail for armed robbery charges. He was sent to live with family members, and at 12 he was sent to the Gilbaut School For Boys. He ran home to his mother, but she sent him back. This was when his delinquency began. He, like his mother, was charged with armed robbery, and went to jail at thirteen. When he was released, he was in and out all the time.
In 1955, at the age of 19, Charles married a 17-year-old girl. However, he wound up back in jail for auto theft charges and his wife, then pregnant, left him. After he got out that time, he was still in and out for forgery and pimping. He was married twice, and had a son with both wives, Charles Jr. and Charles Luther. By the age of 32, he'd spent 17 years of his life in jail. He moved to California and started gathering his famous cult.
Most psychopaths share common traits. For Charlie, these included being manipulative, deceptive, promiscuous, and emotionally callous. He often searched for women that seemed to be lost and confused. They became like slaves to him, enchanted by his songs and poetry. Charlie was a mission oriented serial killer- he believed it was his calling to rid the world of a certain group. He was very racist to the point of having a swastika carved into his forehead.
If he hadn't been a killer, he most likely would've succeeded in music. He'd often sit with his followers, play guitar, and sing for them. However, the 60s drug craze seemed to have gotten the best of him. He'd often use LSD and amphetamines to alter his cult's personalities to his likings. His personality was very strange, and many say he believed that he was Jesus and The Beatles, a very popular band at the time, were the four angels. He told his followers that he would rise up and rule the world. He believed that The Beatles were speaking to him through their music. Their song "Helter Skelter" inspired his pseudonym and title for the series of murders.
Charles developed a group of more than 40 people. They called themselves The Manson Family. All of them were preached to and influenced by Charlie. Many of them did drugs and played guitar. Their cult could be classified as hippies. It was three members of the Manson Family that committed the murders.
Linda Kasabian, Patricia Krenwinkel, and Tex Watson, under the orders of Charlie, arrived on the night of August 9, 1969, at the house of Stephen Parent and his 8-months-pregnant wife, Sharon Tate, a famous actress. Also at the house that night were Abigail Folger, coffee heiress, Voityck Frokowski, her boyfriend, and Jay Sebring. The three shot, stabbed, and mutilated all of them repeatedly. Tate begged for mercy for her baby, but they showed none. The bodies were discovered the next morning by their housekeeper.
Later in that 24-hour period, the killers went to the home of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, a very rich couple. They killed them as well, and wrote messages on the walls and refrigerators in blood, including Helter Skelter, spelled incorrectly, and the word "Rise".
They were caught quickly. Trial began on July 24, 1970. Kasabian had a nervous breakdown and testified as a witness for the prosecution. Her, Watson, Krenwinkel, and later Manson were sentenced to death. However, California abolished the death penalty in 1972, so they were given life in prison. Now, Manson is often transferred back and forth from a very strict state prison known as The Hole and a Protective Housing Unit (PHU). His next parole hearing is in 2007, and if it's like the previous one, things won't change and he'll still be imprisoned.
Although only seven bodies were found and proven to be Manson and his followers' work, he claims to have killed 35 people. His lawyer says that from what he knows, it was probably even more than that. No one will ever understand the mind of a mad man except their fellow crazies, but it fascinates me. Charles Manson has gone down in history, still worshiped by some, but detested by most. Who knows what brought on these horrid acts? For now we can just hope that history does not repeat itself.
Charles Willis Manson, also known as Charlie, was born on November 12, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio to a 16-year-old prostitute named Kathleen Maddox. He never knew his father, and early in his childhood his mother was sent to jail for armed robbery charges. He was sent to live with family members, and at 12 he was sent to the Gilbaut School For Boys. He ran home to his mother, but she sent him back. This was when his delinquency began. He, like his mother, was charged with armed robbery, and went to jail at thirteen. When he was released, he was in and out all the time.
In 1955, at the age of 19, Charles married a 17-year-old girl. However, he wound up back in jail for auto theft charges and his wife, then pregnant, left him. After he got out that time, he was still in and out for forgery and pimping. He was married twice, and had a son with both wives, Charles Jr. and Charles Luther. By the age of 32, he'd spent 17 years of his life in jail. He moved to California and started gathering his famous cult.
Most psychopaths share common traits. For Charlie, these included being manipulative, deceptive, promiscuous, and emotionally callous. He often searched for women that seemed to be lost and confused. They became like slaves to him, enchanted by his songs and poetry. Charlie was a mission oriented serial killer- he believed it was his calling to rid the world of a certain group. He was very racist to the point of having a swastika carved into his forehead.
If he hadn't been a killer, he most likely would've succeeded in music. He'd often sit with his followers, play guitar, and sing for them. However, the 60s drug craze seemed to have gotten the best of him. He'd often use LSD and amphetamines to alter his cult's personalities to his likings. His personality was very strange, and many say he believed that he was Jesus and The Beatles, a very popular band at the time, were the four angels. He told his followers that he would rise up and rule the world. He believed that The Beatles were speaking to him through their music. Their song "Helter Skelter" inspired his pseudonym and title for the series of murders.
Charles developed a group of more than 40 people. They called themselves The Manson Family. All of them were preached to and influenced by Charlie. Many of them did drugs and played guitar. Their cult could be classified as hippies. It was three members of the Manson Family that committed the murders.
Linda Kasabian, Patricia Krenwinkel, and Tex Watson, under the orders of Charlie, arrived on the night of August 9, 1969, at the house of Stephen Parent and his 8-months-pregnant wife, Sharon Tate, a famous actress. Also at the house that night were Abigail Folger, coffee heiress, Voityck Frokowski, her boyfriend, and Jay Sebring. The three shot, stabbed, and mutilated all of them repeatedly. Tate begged for mercy for her baby, but they showed none. The bodies were discovered the next morning by their housekeeper.
Later in that 24-hour period, the killers went to the home of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, a very rich couple. They killed them as well, and wrote messages on the walls and refrigerators in blood, including Helter Skelter, spelled incorrectly, and the word "Rise".
They were caught quickly. Trial began on July 24, 1970. Kasabian had a nervous breakdown and testified as a witness for the prosecution. Her, Watson, Krenwinkel, and later Manson were sentenced to death. However, California abolished the death penalty in 1972, so they were given life in prison. Now, Manson is often transferred back and forth from a very strict state prison known as The Hole and a Protective Housing Unit (PHU). His next parole hearing is in 2007, and if it's like the previous one, things won't change and he'll still be imprisoned.
Although only seven bodies were found and proven to be Manson and his followers' work, he claims to have killed 35 people. His lawyer says that from what he knows, it was probably even more than that. No one will ever understand the mind of a mad man except their fellow crazies, but it fascinates me. Charles Manson has gone down in history, still worshiped by some, but detested by most. Who knows what brought on these horrid acts? For now we can just hope that history does not repeat itself.
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20 Comments
Post a CommentSharon Tate was married to Roman Polanski not Steven Parent. Parent was the landlord.
His name is Charles Milles Manson and he isn't a serial killer. Look up the definition he never actually killed anyone. Compared to Ted Bundy or another well known serial killers it doesn't match up
I brought the bush cartel to its knees without breaking a single law, the truth will be known because the new breed will all be psychic and know everything. God bless America. Matthew...NRS AKA LAAL.
The outlaw from birth C.M. Mary gave birth to Valentine Michael Manson AKA pooh bear. on April 1 1968 -Leona Rae "candy" stevens the mother of his 2nd son charles luther manson. his 1st. son C.M.jr. Rosalie Jean Willis C.M.jr. committed suicide in 1993. Kathleen Maddox had not decided a name for CM & waited a couple days 4 her mom to come from Cincinnati, Dec. 3rd 1934 officially registered. a misspell was made by the hospital as Moddox fixed to the properly spelling Maddox. she was 16. Nancy & Charles Maddox is the mom & dad of Kathleen. She is the youngest of the 3. Get a chance go to bibliotecapleyades.net store it , there's years of reading. Support C.of S. 361465
C.M. is in corcoran cal. his # is B33920. Catherine gillies grandmom Arlene Barker was given a beach boys gold record from C.M. 4 him & his famliy 2 stay there. He told the family to kill Arlene so catherine would get the home 4sure. she would of sold it but his $ wasn't right. Even his name is Milles that is true but the Charles Willis Manson is a AKA as wizard, jesus christ,the Gardener, the Devil. born11.12.34 but Charles Luther manson is his 2nd son on by Leon they where even married @ the time the divorce papers was given in McNeil island pen. he was transferred 2 Terminal Island in june of 1966. & paroled on March 21,1967. thats when he requested to stay warden said he had 2 go. Haight-Ashbury distrct & Mary Brunner, the family , Anton Lavey & all the good poeple was his new life [CIA LSD Michael Aquino] party was on ! HAIL SATAN!!!
Your article got a few important things wrong. Linda Kasabian did not enter either residence or physically participate in the murders. You seem to be mistaking Kasabian for Susan Atkins who you did not mention at all. Also, Kasabian did testify for the prosecution as she witnessed the murders on the lawn of the Tate house, but as a witness for the prosecution she was not charged or convicted of anything and was not sentenced to death. The nervous breakdown occurred when the prosecution brought her back to the Tate property to retrace the events she witnessed.
Don't listen to what those people say. I found your article very informative. =]
If you guys really want to "stir up the pot" why doesn't someone ask Lana Wokowski (Wokowski bros.) if she knows who her fathjer is. After all she started the revolution, I'm merely living it. Matthew-- P.S. Go speed racer go.
if you are refering to matthew you are incorrect about me publisising this info. I never called one magazine they all called me. and I never once claimed to be the son of CM they all gave me the title and claimed that I said this. I simply told them the story for anyone to decide for themselves what it means. Is there not atleast this one fact that C has taught you- the media lies lies lies. Sincerely Matthew ? www.newrisingson.com.
Aaaaand like I said, I don't care, I wrote it for English in 8th grade.