Is Charles Manson A-List?

Forms the Manson Family

Manson begins gathering followers in San Francisco, establishing a cult through manipulation and drug use. His failed music ambitions turn toward a twisted ideology of racial apocalypse.

Befriends Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson

Manson temporarily gains access to music industry connections through Dennis Wilson, who records one of his songs. The relationship deteriorates when Manson's behavior becomes increasingly erratic.

Tate-LaBianca Murders Committed

Manson orchestrates a series of brutal murders including actress Sharon Tate and six others. The crimes shock the nation and end the 1960s counterculture era.

Arrested and Charged

Manson and his followers are arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder. The trial becomes a media spectacle with Manson's bizarre courtroom behavior.

Convicted of First-Degree Murder

Manson is found guilty and sentenced to death, later commuted to life imprisonment. He becomes synonymous with evil and cult manipulation in American culture.

12th Parole Denial

Manson is denied parole for the 12th time, having never shown remorse for his crimes. He remains imprisoned and continues to be interviewed occasionally, maintaining his notoriety.

Dies in Prison

Manson dies at age 83 from natural causes while serving nine concurrent life sentences. His death is widely covered but his legacy remains one of pure infamy.

Legacy of Infamy Endures

Nearly six decades after his crimes, Manson remains the definitive example of cult manipulation and American evil. His name is invoked in discussions of criminal psychology and cultural trauma, with zero positive cultural or artistic legacy.