MURDEROUS MINDS: Charles Manson & The Manson Family Cult Pt. 2
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How did Charles Manson manipulate his followers?
Loyalty is a powerful thing. The willingness to stick by someone's side through thick and thin creates a deep sense of trust. You know someone will be there for you, no matter what comes your way. It's an unbreakable bond. And in the case of Charles Manson, he used that bond to deadly effect. Charles' followers were so loyal, they obeyed his every order without question. They left their families, took all kinds of drugs, had sex with whoever he said, and of course, committed murder. But that wasn't all Charles asked of them. In the end, he wanted them to take the blame for what he asked them to do, even if it meant losing their own lives. The human mind is fascinating. It controls how we think, how we feel, how we love, and how we hate.
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This is the second of two episodes on Charles Manson. Some call him a cult leader, some call him a serial killer. Some wonder if he can even be considered a killer at all, because even though he went to prison for murder, Charles didn't deliver the fatal blow to any of his victims. His followers were his weapon of choice. Last time, we went through Charles' early life and the road that led him to form the notorious Manson family cult. Today, we'll follow Charles' obsession with fame, his descent into madness, and the tragic murders that still haunt society today. And as always, we'll be asking the question, what makes a killer?
Why was Charles Manson obsessed with music and fame?
By the time Charles Manson was 32, he'd spent half his life in a correctional facility, from abusive reform schools to federal prisons. He used that time to become an expert manipulator, using psychological techniques, religion, and his natural charisma to bend people to his will. After being released from prison in March 1967, Charles headed for the San Francisco Bay Area, where he started building the cult known as the Manson family. Surrounded by the love and devotion of his followers, he was showered with the attention he'd always wanted. But that wasn't enough for Charles. He had big dreams of becoming a famous musician, and that wasn't going to happen in the Bay, so in November 1967, he and a handful of followers bought an old bus and drove it down to LA.
We talked about his many failed attempts at breaking into the music scene in part one, but let's break down why, despite this, he is still so dedicated to making it big. Obviously, he's seeking fame, he's seeking notoriety. But remember, he was fascinated by the Beatles, and he was primarily attracted to them because of the cult following that they had.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What changes are happening with the podcast?
0:01–0:44
2
How did Charles Manson manipulate his followers?
0:44–4:23
3
Why was Charles Manson obsessed with music and fame?
4:23–6:46
4
What psychological traits did Charles Manson exhibit?
6:46–10:07
5
How did drug use affect the Manson Family's dynamics?
10:07–17:13
6
What led to the Manson Family's criminal activities?
17:13–22:46
7
Was Charles Manson's prophecy genuine or manipulation?
22:46–30:59
8
Who was Gary Hinman and why was he targeted?
30:59–52:10
Speakers
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