What Drove Charles Manson to Kill? Behind The Cult Murders (2025)

In 1967, charismatic ex-con Charles Manson sent his trained followers to kill seven people under the premise of igniting a race war. Subscribe to Our Life: https://bit.ly/3dBMxvl Serial killers are the dark stars of modern culture, but is it nature or nurture that creates a serial killer? Born To Kill takes an in-depth look at the cases of some of the most notorious murderers that have shocked the world. During mid-1967's California flower power era, unemployed ex-convict and musician Charles Milles Manson, the unwanted and often jailed son of a prostitute, gathered a group of middle class flower children whom he developed into absolutely obedient followers. Extensive prison time throughout most of his life, which long since inured him from fearing punishment, made him institutionalized and dangerous, and a leader who needed followers. Ostensibly to ignite a race war between whites and blacks, he sent forth his mindless minions, his "Manson Family," to carrying out his personal hatred of, and frustrations with, society. Following seven shockingly brutal deaths in July and August of 1969, with slogans written in the victims' own blood (making infamous and ever after associative the Beatles song title "Helter Skelter"), Charles Manson's name would become forever synonymous with evil. This film was first broadcast: [Insert Date Here] Watch More Documentaries Our Life - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Our Life brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform. Content distributed by ITV Studios.

Was Charles Manson Born To Kill? | True Crime Story | Real Stories Known as an icon of evil, Charles Manson founded a hippie cult group known as ‘The Family’ whom he would go on to manipulate into brutally killing others on his behalf during the late 1960’s. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Content licensed from Twofour. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Was Charles Manson Born To Kill? | True Crime Story | Real Stories

The story of Charles Manson and his infamous cult has been told countless times, but the mystery surrounding his potential forgotten victims remains a haunting and underexplored chapter. This video examines the lingering questions about those who might have crossed paths with the Manson Family and vanished without a trace. From the eerie desolation of the Barker Ranch to the unsettling evidence at the Spahn Ranch, investigators and historians continue to piece together the puzzle of whether more lives were lost than officially recorded. This documentary explores the chilling history of the Manson Family, recounting stories of manipulation, murder, and the quest for control during one of the most notorious crime sprees in history. Through interviews, archival footage, and modern investigations, we follow the trails left behind in hopes of answering a question that has tormented many for decades: are there still untold stories and unmarked graves tied to the Manson Family? Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

Make sure you subscribe to get your regular crime fix: youtube.com/c/RealCrime Known as an icon of evil, Charles Manson founded a hippie cult group known as ‘The Family’ whom he would go on to manipulate into brutally killing others on his behalf during the late 1960’s. From Born To kill Content licensed from TwoFour. Any queries, please contact us at: realstories@littledotstudios.com