On August 9, 1969, actress Sharon Tate was brutally murdered, along with four others, at her home in Los Angeles by Manson Family members, Tex Watson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, and Linda Kasabian. The murders were part of Manson's twisted plan to incite a race war he called "Helter Skelter" but he was not actually present at the time of the killings. Watch the full video on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculum We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Do you have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd like us to share? Email us at thegrimcurriculum@gmail.com For all the other places you can support us by checking out our TGC Merch, & Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/thegrimcurriculum
Manson and his followers moved to Spahn Ranch in 1968. The rundown ranch served as a base for the group, offering them shelter and isolation from mainstream society. During their time at Spahn Ranch, Manson exerted control over his followers through manipulation and psychological conditioning. The remote location provided them with a sense of autonomy, allowing Manson to further indoctrinate his followers into his ideology of an impending apocalyptic race war, which he called "Helter Skelter." We are still heading further downhill from here folks. Watch the full video on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculum We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Do you have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd like us to share? Email us at thegrimcurriculum@gmail.com For all the other places you can support us by checking out our TGC Merch, & Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/thegrimcurriculum
This week we are covering more prison time for Charles as well as his semi-successful career as a pimp and how during this time, Manson exploited young women, often using drugs and psychological coercion to control them and profit from their activities. Mary Brunner entered Manson's life during this period and became one of Manson's earliest followers. She played a significant role in the formation of the Manson Family. He met Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, who was drawn to Manson's charm. Fromme was a devoted member of the Manson Family. Watch the full video on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculum We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Do you have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd like us to share? Email us at thegrimcurriculum@gmail.com For all the other places you can support us by checking out our TGC Merch, & Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/thegrimcurriculum
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. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Do you have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd like us to share? Email us at thegrimcurriculum@gmail.com Support us by checking out our TGC Merch, Patreon & Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/thegrimcurriculum
Was the Pied Piper of Hamelin a historical figure, a symbolic representation, or perhaps something else entirely? From psychological explanations to geological events, we have a few interesting theories for you to ponder, each offering a unique perspective on the strange events that allegedly occurred in the medieval town of Hamelin, Germany, hundreds of years ago. Have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd like us to share? Email us at thegrimcurriculum@gmail.com Support us by checking out our TGC Merch, Patreon & Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/thegrimcurriculum