Charles Manson Part 1: A Tumultuous Childhood

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We are starting our 100th Episode with our series on infamous cult leader, Charles Manson. He gained notoriety in the late 1960s for his role in orchestrating a series of brutal murders, including the Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969, carried out by his followers, who were known as the "Manson Family."

In part one we focus on Manson's childhood and his incredibly rough upbringing. His early years were characterized by neglect and poverty. His teenage mother struggled with alcoholism and frequently left Manson in the care of relatives or in foster homes. He bounced around between various relatives and institutions, experiencing neglect, abuse, and feelings of abandonment. His troubled upbringing is often cited as a contributing factor to the development of his later criminal behavior and manipulative personality.

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