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40 Facts About Charles Manson, the Notrious Cult-leader

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36. His cousin remembers him as a child who could switch from violent to charming in the blink of an eye

Charles Manson, Ohio, 1930s. ABC News

Whatever he became, you’d have to have a heart of stone not to feel sorry for the plight of the young Charles. Unsurprisingly, his horrendous life began to take a toll on him, as his cousin remembered in 2013. Forced to fight for his own survival, Charles soon learned to manipulate others through lies and backstabbing. Though he could win people over by playing the piano and singing hymns, he also displayed a disturbingly violent streak. He frequently tried to attack his female cousin with a sickle when she displeased him and took every opportunity to snitch on her.

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