Serial killer Charles Manson confessed to more murders in newly released prison phone calls, but a forensic psychologist tells Fox News Digital that his claims should be treated with some skepticism. spoke.
“There are parts of my life that no one knows about,” Manson said by phone. It is shown in a short teaser clip for Peacock's upcoming documentary series “Making Manson.”
Manson, who died in November 2017 at the age of 83, continued: “I lived in Mexico for a while. I went to Acapulco and stole some cars.” “I just got caught up in some shit, dude. I got involved in some murders. I left a .357 Magnum behind in Mexico City, I left some dead people on the beach.”
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Charles Manson was convicted of one count of murder and several counts of attempted murder. He is the leader of the Manson Family, a cult that carried out several murders on Manson's orders. (AP/Ron Galera)
The documentary, which premieres Tuesday, delves into more than 20 years of never-before-seen conversations with the notorious cult leader and explores his childhood and crimes before and during his time with the “Manson Family.” Digging deeper into life. cult leader.
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The documentary also features interviews with his family and people who knew him personally, and explains how he assaulted several guards in prison, started a fire in his cell, and caused general chaos. Continuing acts of violence have also been highlighted.
Manson's former cellmate Phil Kaufman said in the drama, “Charlie was very good at being evil and not letting it show.'' “Anything that undermined his game plan at the time was crushing it, and he did it with velvet gloves.”
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Charles Manson's mug shot on August 14, 2017, one month before he died of natural causes in prison at the age of 83. (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation introduces Charles Manson)
Manson commanded the “Manson Family,” a troubled clan of mostly female followers that he recruited using charisma and hallucinogens to kill at least seven people in California in the summer of 1969. He was convicted and spent more than 45 years in prison. Among the dead was director Roman Polanski's pregnant wife Sharon Tate, who was stabbed 16 times.
Manson did not directly commit the murders, but used psychological manipulation to incite his followers to commit murders as part of the “Helter Skelter” conspiracy, which he believed would spark a race war.
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Forensic psychologist Chris Mohandi told FOX News Digital that while he wouldn't be surprised if Manson committed more murders than the ones he was convicted of, he said his claims are completely reliable. He said it was not possible.
“It's not surprising at all,” Mohandi said. “He was a psychopath. In fact, he was involved in various criminal activities and violence, inciting violence against his followers. What we know about his background and that he was a psychopath. When you think about it, it's not surprising at all.”
“He's very used to manipulating, hurting, dominating and taking advantage of people. . . . There have been other murders in history that he's been involved in. I wouldn't be surprised.”
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Seven members of Congress escort Charles Manson from the courtroom after he and three of his supporters were found guilty of seven counts of murder in the Tate-LaBianca murder case. (Bettman/Getty Images)
“Most people who are found to be responsible for multiple murders, such as serial killers, [everyone says]”'This person killed so many people,' but all you really know is what they were caught with,” he continued.
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However, Mohandi reasoned that Manson was a “liar and attention seeker”.
“People like him lie and are incredibly manipulative. The truth of what it really was will never be known,” Mohandi said. “Psychopaths like him lie to get something out of something as simple as attention or shocking people. That becomes a complicating variable in arriving at the truth. We'll never know what it was. People like him, especially people like him, lie and cheat and manipulate for all kinds of motives.”
Criminology expert James Pipe said the new revelations “underscore the long-term impact of Manson's actions and the importance of remaining vigilant in seeking the truth, no matter how much time passes.” It reminds me of that.”
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“Manson's admission to additional murders fundamentally changes what we thought we knew about his criminal history,” Pipe told FOX News Digital. “If these allegations are proven, they would point to a broader pattern of violence in the United States that goes beyond his infamous crimes.Law enforcement agencies will thoroughly investigate these allegations and, in particular, We must ensure that all victims of unsolved crimes in Mexico receive justice.” ”
