Charles Manson, leader of a cult linked to the Sharon Tate murders, is escorted from jail to the courtroom at Independence, Calif., Dec. 3, 1969. AP, FILE.

The mystery of Charles Manson’s motive in notorious cult killings is getting a fresh look as an FBI criminal profiler reveals a “perfect storm” of factors came together for the infamous murders.

Former Charles Manson cult member recommended for parole after governor blocked her release from prison two years ago. Patricia Krenwinkel, 77, is serving multiple life sentences for role in the ...

Charles Manson, the cult leader who orchestrated killings that shocked the nation in 1969, died Sunday at 83. The crimes were carried out by his followers, members of the so-called Manson family.

Inside the Cult Leader's Life in Prison — and How He Avoided Death Row Despite His Gruesome Crimes. Charles Manson spent the majority of his 83 years behind bars. By. Lynsey Eidell.

Linda Kasabian, Member of Manson Family Cult and Key Witness in Murder Trials, Dies at 73. Linda Kasabian was the lookout for the Manson Family during the grizzly murder spree which killed seven, ...

A recent report in The Wall Street Journal names Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in Mason, Tenn., one of the nation's six 'remote cult restaurants.' ...

How cult leaders like Charles Manson exploit a basic psychological need Published: April 14, 2016 6:05am EDT • Updated: November 20, 2017 5:22pm EST Lou Manza , Lebanon Valley College ...

The most recent season of the FX show American Horror Story, titled Cult, was billed as being about the 2016 election, but really it was about Manson, and about how a charismatic psychopath can ...

At the 1970 trial of Charles Manson and his followers, Linda Kasabian’s testimony helped put the cult leader and four members of his "Family" away after the Tate-LaBianca murders.. Peacock’s ...