A DNA test has revealed Charles Manson, the notorious figure criminal mastermind, is the grandfather of a woman.

She described the news as truly shocking.

Major outlets such as The Guardian, the Los Angeles Times, and Time Magazine has covered the story.

A forthcoming series aims to explore Manson’s life via his kin’s viewpoint.

The finding has renewed focus on Manson’s dark past and how it still now haunts still his relatives today.

Psychologists say the revelation may spark fresh controversy about heredity and violence.

Fans of true‑crime media track anxiously the progress of the documentary.