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Artistic renderings of the notorious cult leader are nothing new — but some believe including his cremated remains is going too far
Fifty years ago, Bobby Beausoleil murdered Gary Hinman. Did he set in motion the Manson killings and the myth of Helter Skelter?
The Governor’s determination that Van Houten has not taken full responsibility for her role in the crimes, and continues to pose a risk to the public, is supported by some evidence in the record"
The 'Justified' star took on the notorious role in 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' and again 'Mindhunter.' Now, he says, he's going back to nice guys
In 1976, a young New York actor stepped into the role of Charles Manson in the TV movie 'Helter Skelter.' He's been dealing with the repercussions ever since.
The "war" started earlier this week, pitting notorious-killer "stans" against each other — but according to some involved, it was a joke gone wrong
In the 50 years since Charles Manson's followers brutally killed nine people in Los Angeles, the story has become legend. But according to Tom O'Neill's 'Chaos,' the real story is still out there
Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain have spent 20 years debunking 'Helter Skelter' and finding out the real story of the Manson murders
How macabre artifacts became a booming industry
He led his followers to believe songs on the White Album – most notably Paul McCartney's "Helter Skelter" – were a call for a violent race war
