A New World
When Manson was let out of prison in 1967, he couldn’t believe how the world had changed. Not only were youths standing up against social norms through the hippie movement, they were using drugs without concern. He saw this as an opportunity to start his own cult. Through the use of drugs, charisma and a sense of belonging, he was determined to start something influential.
A New World
Starting The Family
At first, Manson approached women as a religious leader who could offer them what they didn’t have. A lot of the women he took on board, felt lost and without purpose, so his charm was quickly grabbed onto. His first family member was Mary Brunner, who quickly became a pivotal part in recruiting both men and women to their family. Even though Manson followed up on all of the music contacts he made in prison, most of them didn’t work out for him.
Starting The Family
