The Young Charles Manson - HISTORY

Manson took to a life of crime early on in life. He spent 17 years in jails, reformatories and prisons for various crimes, such as forging government checks, stealing and violent acts.

FACT CHECK: We strive for accuracy and fairness. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate.

RELATED CONTENT

Charles Manson and three female members of his "family" (Leslie Van Houten, Susan Atkins, and Patricia Krenwinkel) are escorted down the halls of a courthouse after receiving guilty verdicts on multiple counts of murder in one of the most shocking cases in history.

How Did Charles Manson Recruit His Followers?

Followers of Charles Manson found themselves captivated by his words and body language.

Timothy Dickinson tells us about Charles Darwin and the depth of the human past.

Explore the history of the 1967 Detroit riots, from the political context that sparked them to the broader consequences of the conflict.

What did President Lyndon B. Johnson envision with his suite of domestic programs known as the Great Society? What did the programs entail, and what became of them after the 1960s?