Charles Milles Manson, a notorious American cult leader, was born on November 12, 1934, and passed away on November 19, 2017, at the age of 83.
Manson led the California-based Manson Family cult in the late 1960s, which was known for its unconventional lifestyle and extreme beliefs.
In 1969, some cult members committed a series of brutal murders at four locations, including the homes of film actresses Sharon Tate and Jay Sebring, as well as the residences of wealthy couples Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.
Manson was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for his role in the Tate-LaBianca murders.
During his trial, the prosecution argued that while Manson did not directly order the murders, his ideology and actions constituted an overt act of conspiracy.
Manson was convicted and sentenced to death in 1971, but his sentence was later commuted to life in prison after the California Supreme Court invalidated the state's death penalty statute in 1972.
He served his life sentence at the California State Prison, Corcoran, and died in prison in late 2017.
Manson's notoriety as an emblem of insanity, violence, and the macabre has had a lasting impact on popular culture, with many musicians and artists referencing him in their work.
Despite his controversial legacy, Manson remains a fascinating and disturbing figure, whose life and crimes continue to captivate and repel audiences to this day.
