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.

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.

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, who died on November 19 aged 83, was a cult leader par excellence. Back in his heyday, he recruited a devoted set of followers to his “family”, some of whom went on to murder ...

The cult spent much of its time on the rundown Spahn Ranch, a property owned by George Spahn that once served as the backdrop for old western movies and television shows. Former Family member Sandra ...

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.

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 ...

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, ...