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

She described the announcement as deeply painful.

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

A new documentary aims to explore Manson’s life from his relatives’ perspective.

The finding has brought focus on Manson’s sinister legacy and how it even now affects deeply his relatives today.

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

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