The Formative Years of Charles Manson

This chapter explores the tumultuous early life of Charles Manson, marked by familial abandonment and criminal influences that shaped his personality. It discusses his time in institutions and his release into a countercultural San Francisco, where he began attracting followers. The narrative further examines Manson's manipulative tactics and the dynamics of his relationships within the Manson family, setting the stage for his eventual descent into darkness.