{"id":4545,"date":"2012-01-21T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-01-21T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/?p=4545"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:17:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:17:41","slug":"the-mind-of-charles-manson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/?p=4545","title":{"rendered":"THE MIND OF CHARLES MANSON"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=67636382&#038;theme=dark&#038;playlist=show&#038;playlist-continuous=false&#038;chapters-image=true&#038;episode_image_position=right&#038;hide-logo=false&#038;hide-likes=false&#038;hide-comments=false&#038;hide-sharing=false&#038;hide-download=true&#038;cover_image_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net%2Fimages.spreaker.com%2Foriginal%2F4e7f76185eb6651d37c998481c255d93.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"420px\" title=\"THE MIND OF CHARLES MANSON\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbff62;color:#fbff62\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Guests: <a title=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Diana-Montan%C3%A9\/e\/B00ML7ZD1G?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Diana-Montan%C3%A9\/e\/B00ML7ZD1G?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diana Montan\u00e9<\/a> | 1-21-2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-icon-color has-icon-background-color is-style-pill-shape is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-chain has-white-color has-black-background-color wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Diana-Montan%C3%A9\/e\/B00ML7ZD1G?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15.6,7.2H14v1.5h1.6c2,0,3.7,1.7,3.7,3.7s-1.7,3.7-3.7,3.7H14v1.5h1.6c2.8,0,5.2-2.3,5.2-5.2,0-2.9-2.3-5.2-5.2-5.2zM4.7,12.4c0-2,1.7-3.7,3.7-3.7H10V7.2H8.4c-2.9,0-5.2,2.3-5.2,5.2,0,2.9,2.3,5.2,5.2,5.2H10v-1.5H8.4c-2,0-3.7-1.7-3.7-3.7zm4.6.9h5.3v-1.5H9.3v1.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-chain has-white-color has-black-background-color wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00G9FAGDQ\/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15.6,7.2H14v1.5h1.6c2,0,3.7,1.7,3.7,3.7s-1.7,3.7-3.7,3.7H14v1.5h1.6c2.8,0,5.2-2.3,5.2-5.2,0-2.9-2.3-5.2-5.2-5.2zM4.7,12.4c0-2,1.7-3.7,3.7-3.7H10V7.2H8.4c-2.9,0-5.2,2.3-5.2,5.2,0,2.9,2.3,5.2,5.2,5.2H10v-1.5H8.4c-2,0-3.7-1.7-3.7-3.7zm4.6.9h5.3v-1.5H9.3v1.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbff62;color:#fbff62\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">What drives a man to orchestrate one of the most chilling crime sprees in American history\u2014without ever pulling the trigger himself? In this gripping episode, we sit down with bestselling crime author <strong><a title=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Diana-Montan%C3%A9\/e\/B00ML7ZD1G?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Diana-Montan%C3%A9\/e\/B00ML7ZD1G?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diana Montan\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>, who has spent years researching the twisted psyche and cultural impact of <strong>Charles Manson<\/strong>. From the dark origins of the Manson Family to the manipulation, murder, and media frenzy that followed, we dive deep into the psychology, charisma, and chaos of a cult leader who turned the Summer of Love into a nightmare. And a critical look at how Manson exploited fear, fame, and fractured minds to leave an indelible mark on American history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbff62;color:#fbff62\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>CHARLIE MILLES MANSON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(768 \/ 960)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4565\" data-id=\"4565\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 960\" src=\"https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/MANSON_MUGSHOT1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/MANSON_MUGSHOT1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/MANSON_MUGSHOT1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/MANSON_MUGSHOT1-671x839.jpg 671w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4547\" data-id=\"4547\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1365 \/ 2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_1.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_1-924x1386.jpg 924w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_1-671x1007.jpg 671w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1679\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4548\" data-id=\"4548\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1679 \/ 2560\" src=\"https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_2-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_2-scaled.jpg 1679w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_2-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_2-671x1023.jpg 671w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_2-768x1171.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_2-1007x1536.jpg 1007w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_2-1343x2048.jpg 1343w, https:\/\/cubanarama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MANSON_2-924x1409.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1679px) 100vw, 1679px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">FEB. 4, 1986; Convicted murderer Charles Manson looks towards the parole board in San Quentin, CA.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9199076160a9055f7199d9086c4e7590\" style=\"color:#fbff62\">CEASE TO EXIST | CHARLES MANSON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-44627fd47f59809be6b02ee8fc8e8c99\">&#8220;Cease To Exist&#8221;, later renamed by the beach boy&#8217;s &#8220;Never Learn Not To Love&#8221; is an single from their album, &#8217;20\/20&#8242; Manson worked on with Dennis Wilson and Terry Melcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OCBPlpPnVpk?si=W4XWelEmciarcvzE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6713ec15326896bcf723eabe6becf061\" style=\"color:#fbff62\">NEVER LEARN NOT TO LOVE | THE BEACH BOYS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JacmCO7GDR4?si=z2WQJ2WNb-d7z1sH\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; 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In this gripping episode, we sit down with bestselling crime author Diana Montan\u00e9, who has spent years researching the twisted psyche and cultural impact of Charles Manson. 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