Is+Charles+Manson+a+Serial+Killer?+KS


 * Questions about Charles Manson:**

How was Charles Manson the same as the other serial killers that we studied? Well Charles Manson showed no remorse for the actions he committed, which is similar to the way other serial killers react to their crimes. He also seems to be very 'off' in the way he interacts socially, which is often the case with many serial killers. Also, Manson experienced hard times throughout his childhood, and he never had a solid background or family to help him through other tough times that he faced.

How was Charles Manson different from other serial killers? Charles Manson is different from other serial killers in the sense that he never actually killed any of 'his victims.' This is crucial because when you think of a typical serial killer, you think of someone who has murdered multiple people. Charles Manson, though an awful awful man, never actually physically murdered anyone.

In terms of the definitions we presented in class, does Charles Manson classify as a serial killer? In class, we gave a serial killer the following definition: someone who had killed more than one person, no emotional connection or remorse, rejected by society, multiple victims (maybe random), and someone who kills with a pattern. Based on this definition, Charles Manson is in every way a serial killer. The definition never mentioned specifically that the killer had to be the only one responsible for the deaths of the multiple victims, and in Manson's case, he wasn't. While Manson never actually killed anyone himself, he was in many ways responsible for the deaths of those who died at the hands of his 'family members.' Manson fits every other definition perfectly. Manson's victims were killed with a pattern. This pattern was one that involved Manson telling members of his family to go and commit murders, which were gruesome and horrible events. As mentioned above, Manson had no remorse of emotional connection, and he was also rejected by society from a very young age.


 * Video Notes:**

Charles Manson's fanatic followers actually committed crimes - apparently he provoked them to kill families

Born on November 12, 1934 Mother went to prison for robbery - she was also a prostitute ^ Raised by aunt and uncle in Virginia. Small town life, loved to sing. When he was 9 he sent the school on fire

- Mother allowed the court to place him in a reform school. When he ran away to find his mother, she refused to take him back. - "Boy's Town" - ran away after 4 days. Committed petty crimes, then armed robbery, stole cars

Many reform schools - claimed to be raped and abused. - Patricia Krenwickel - Los Angeles, middle class family, solid upbringing until parents divorced - Leslie Van Houten - parents divorced, seeking someone to love and call her own.

- Charles married Rosalie: 1944 went to juvenile hall until 1954 - He often managed to commit small crimes that added up to large times in prison - Interest in music and steel guitar: Alvin Creepy Carpus taught him ^ 'truth in prison' - there's no lying in prison.

1967 - released from prison, although he wanted to stay. Prison was the only real home he had ever known. - 1960s: disturped sicker and people addicted to drugs started to come to San Francisco instead of the 'flower children.' Violence became prominent. ^ when Manson got out of prison he was able to size up people quickly and accurately

- Many people were introduced to Manson - Manson's family grew to include men and women. Manson used sex to receive power. He began having control over all of his followers. ^ Left San Francisco in 1967 - Spent more time in Los Angeles area. Manson wanted to play music, and he had contacts with the Beach Boys. While Manson had a few recording, his music was never well known and it didn't go anywhere.

1968 - Manson and his family found a new home. "Losing oneself", wiping away one's identity, and play acting were the goals of the new home. Mirroring of Manson. Drugs were another way for Manson to hold control. LSD was prominent in the house. Manson didn't necessarily take drugs, but he watched everyone else take the drugs to appear in control. ^ reenacted the crucification. - isolation in Death Valley, but Manson was aware of the world around him. Moved back to Los Angeles in 1969 - Manson killed a black drug dealer who he thought was a 'black panther' - Paranoia 1969 - Manson tells members of his family to listen to "Tex." They went to a house and killed pregnant wife, husband, and others present. ^ Patricia Krenwinkel - stabbed Abigail to death. word "pig" on the front door. Victims stabbed a total of 102 times. The next night there was another attack - Leslie - wanted to prove her loyalty to Manson - stabbed Mrs. Labianca 16 times ^ Manson told Tex to make sure that all of them got their hands dirty. - 2 victims stabbed a total of 67 times. the word "War" carved into flesh on the walls the words "death to pigs" - leave a sign to let the world know that you were there.

- Family members went to jail for auto thefts. Family members blabbed to jail mates ^ Manson and 5 family members charged with the murders.
 * Helter skelter - race war between blacks and whites

In the trial the women all listened to Manson Defense attorney found dead - all of the accused were found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and murder in the first degree. Manson tells the women to lie about something every day. - Defendants faced the death penalty: supreme court overthrew the death penalty and they were each sentenced to life in prison

Manson has no remorse - women in prison do.