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

She described the news as deeply painful.

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

A upcoming film plans to view Manson’s life via his kin’s viewpoint.

The finding has intensified focus on Manson’s dark past and how it still today haunts still his relatives today.

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

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