Essays on Charles Manson

Born “no name Maddox” in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 12, 1934, Manson was the illegitimate son of Kathleen Maddox, a 16-year-old prostitute. His surname was derived from one of Kathleen’s many lovers, whom she briefly married, but it signified no blood connection. During 1936, Kathleen filed a paternity suit against one “Colonel Scott,” of Ashland,…

The last few decades have seen a surge in cult activity, resulting in heightened fear amongst the public. This fear has provided valuable insights into the tactics used by cults to recruit members and what indicators to be wary of. As a result, society has gained knowledge on how to effectively handle the issue of…

Charles Manson is known as one of the most sinister and evil criminals of all time. He organized the murders that shocked the world and his name still strikes fear into American hearts. Manson’s childhood, personality, and uncanny ability to control people led to the creation of a family-like cult and ultimately to the bloody…