Charles Manson

No, Charles Manson was not imprisoned in Chillicothe, Ohio. He spent most of his incarceration at California's state prisons, particularly in San Quentin. Manson was convicted in 1971 for his role in the Tate-LaBianca murders and remained in prison until his death in 2017.

Charles Manson and his followers committed their crimes primarily between 1968 and 1969. The most notorious incidents occurred in August 1969, including the brutal murders of actress Sharon Tate and several others. Manson's influence over the "Manson Family" and their violent acts were pivotal in the late 1960s counterculture era, culminating in his arrest in 1969. He was subsequently convicted in 1971 for his role in orchestrating these murders.

The book "Helter Skelter" was not banned. It tells the story of the Manson Family murders and trial in the late 1960s. However, some libraries and schools have chosen not to carry it due to its graphic content and the disturbing nature of the crimes it describes.

The Tate-LaBianca murders were carried out by followers of Charles Manson, a cult leader. Manson himself did not directly participate in the murders but orchestrated them through his followers, who became known as the Manson Family. Manson's motive was to incite a race war he called "Helter Skelter."

Manson has a very limited life. He is kept in solitary confinement for his own protection. With the exception of 'fan' letters and an occational chat with a guard, his access to people is restrictive.

He was, though I could find no details for this time in Manson's life.

There is no credible evidence or record to suggest that Charles Manson ever explicitly stated that he would kill again if he was released from prison. However, it is widely known that Manson was manipulative and unpredictable, and he had demonstrated a violent nature in the past. Therefore, any claims or statements attributed to him should be treated with caution.

Family members relinquished all money and personal possessions including their children. They were never allowed to question Manson. Manson organized all group activities including orgies. Basically, nobody did anything unless ordered to by Manson. These young people allowed Manson to completely dominate every aspect of their lives. In hindsight, not such a good idea.

Of his three known children, two are still alive and one committied suicide, reason unknown.

Charles Rolls was born on August 27, 1877.

Manson had been to the house on Cielo Dr. months before the murders looking for record producer Terry Melcher. In fact Melcher did live there at one time and he owned the home which he rented to director Roman Polanski and his wife Sharon Tate. Manson was furious after Melcher took a pass on Manson's music. So the murders on that August night in 1969 were not entirely random.

The next night Manson ordered the killing of Leno and Rosemary LaBiana, their killings only slightly more random than the Tate murders. Manson had been to a house in the neighborhood of the LaBianca's so he was familiar with the area.

They have not. Susan Atkins died of brain cancer in September 2009, barely a month after addressing the parole board to ask for a release due to her terminal illness. She was turned down and died an inmate. Patricia Krenwinkle and Leslie Van Houten are still in prison, having been denied parole many times in their 40 plus years as convicted killers. Van Houten is married and both her and Krenwinkle work inside the prison in programs that help others.

Go to Google, punch in 'children of manson' and hit "images". There are several good links with photos. One man was adopted, found his birth mother and heard the story of orgy, rape, and a biological father named Charles Manson. Sometimes its better not to know.

Manson is unique in the world of serial murder. He actually has more in common with other cult leaders than serial killers. There are several factors that are very clear though, he falls into the organized classification. He planned, plotted, and prepared his 'family members' from start to finish.

Manson doesn't get paid anything. It is illegal for him to make any kind of profit from his crimes. I doubt he even has a prison job. He is kept in solitary confinement for his own protection.

There were around 30 young children that lived within the 'family'. Not all of them were born into the 'family'. Some came with their mothers, Manson's followers, and some were born into the family, though I doubt that the mothers ever knew who the fathers were.

It was Manson Family policy that everyone had sex with everyone else, and frequently, so I doubt they were much concerned with paternity. As to how many were actually Charles Manson's may never be known. Those children are now middle-aged, some may not even know of their strange time in the family. It may be a good thing if they don't remember.

"Mr. and Mrs. America--you are wrong. I am not the King of the Jews nor am I a hippie cult leader. I am what you have made me and the mad dog devil killer fiend leper is a reflection of your society. . .Whatever the outcome of this madness that you call a fair trial or Christian justice, you can know this: In my mind's eye my thoughts light fires in your cities."

--Charles Manson's statement after his conviction--

for the Tate-LaBianca murders.

He was emotionaly unstable.

Manson seems to be that rare individual that can be a serial killer and suffer from some sort of dementia. I think APD is appropiate for a diagnosis. But he has so many different going on it might be hard to pinpoint.

The Charles Manson gang. it is interesting- as it befuddled the police- only ONE of the Five Manson murders on the Cielo drive site ( unlike the related LaBianca grocery murders- which did involve gunshots) involved a firearm, an unusual nine-shot revolver by Harrington and Richardson. The morbid jokesters referred to Manson"s Full House- Three Jacks ( male victims) and Two Queens ( Sharon Tate and Abigail Folger).

A person serving a life sentence for 60 years would cost taxpayers four million five hundred and sixty thousand for cost to keep them in jail.

MANSON'S ADDRESS:

Charles Manson, B-33920

4A 3R 14L

P. O. Box 3476

Corcoran, CA 93212

Charlie gets a ton of mail and can only answer a small fraction of it so don't feel bad if you don't get a letter in response to what you write. Send some good energy out to Charlie! The people who run the prisons are jealous of the positive support which Manson gets from his friends and will do anything to discourage it, and in doing so, try to make Manson feel like he has no friends.

When you write to Manson....

DO: Be yourself; don't say things because you think it's what Manson wants to hear. If you can, send him postage paid envelopes (printed, not holographic). Include your return address within the letter itself.

DON'T: Do not send books, magazines, stamps, cash, posters, polaroid photos. Also, don't send clothing, cassette tapes, CDs, pens or pencils. If in doubt, don't send it - he probably won't get it.

This "do's & don't" list is NOT complete or definitive.

The prison is playing all sorts of games with Manson's mail. For more information, call the Corcoran Prison Mail Room at 209-992-8800 x7759.

Susan Atkins, (died of brain cancer in 2009), Patricia Krenwinkle, Leslie Van Houten, Charles 'Tex' Watson and of course Charles Manson.

*Bobby Beausoleil was arrested prior to the above family members for the murder of music teacher Gary Hinman. Hinman's murder preceeded the Tate-LaBianca killings by several weeks and was initially not associated with other Manson family murders.

All of the above mentioned Manson family members have requested parole numerous times and all attempts have been refused by the California Parole Board.

As a matter of fact, Manson was already in jail when Susan Atkins confessed to her cellmates the Family's role in the Tate-La Bianca murders. Charlie was locked up in Independence* for unrelated charges. It was just a matter bringing him back to Los Angeles where he was formally charged with seven counts of first degree murder.

*Independence is in Inyo county, northeast of LA.

I could find no record of it.

Murder is not a feredal crime but a state crime and Lompoc is a federal prison so it is not possible for him to serve in that prison.

At last count 12. There have been several where he has not showed up. One time he refused to go unless he could go without handcuffs. That was nixed by guards so he refused to go. I doubt it would have made any difference, his chances of walking again as a free man are zip.

I could find no record of Manson ever being an inmate of Leavenworth Federal Prison.