114. The Manson Family - Part 1

On this episode, Garrett and Payton dive into the case of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan, a twisted double murder involving a secret affair, a catfishing scheme, and a deadly plot that was far more complicated than anyone realized. Links: Netflix Video Every Monday @11am PST, ...  Show more

On this episode, Payton and Garrett dive into the case of Fahim Saleh, a brilliant tech CEO whose life was cut tragically short when he was found brutally murdered inside his Manhattan apartment. Links: Netflix Video Every Monday @11am PST, 12pm MST, 2pm EST 1pm CST https://www.n ...  Show more

Come with me to explore Charles Manson, the notorious Manson Family and their leader. It begins with the gruesome murders on August 8, 1969, at Sharon Tate’s home, detailing the backgrounds of the killers and their descent into violence under Manson’s influence. The episode se ...

Tune in to explore the chilling rise of Charles Manson, from his troubled youth in reform school and prison to his desperate pursuit of power in the late 1960s. Using his dangerous charisma, Manson formed the notorious Manson Family, a cult of devoted followers he manipulated int ...  Show more

In the first episode of “Cults” Greg and Vanessa explore the life of Charles Manson: how he turned from a troubled “callous and unemotional” child into an infamous cult leader, where Manson got his inspiration, and what psychological factors molded a murderer so charismatic and m ...  Show more

Before, during, and after the Manson Family Murders, Charles Manson used psychological warfare to control his “Family.” But who was drawn into this “Family” and how? Greg and Vanessa explore several of Manson’s techniques, including mystical manipulation, group LSD trips, and the ...  Show more