A DNA test was confirmed Charles Manson, the notorious figure cult leader, is the grandfather of a woman.

She described the revelation as truly shocking.

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

A new documentary will examine Manson’s life through his family’s eyes.

The finding has brought focus on Manson’s dark past and how it still now affects deeply his relatives today.

Psychologists say the revelation may trigger ongoing debates about heredity and violence.

Fans of true‑crime media follow closely the production of the documentary.