Charles Manson: The Early Years

Charles Manson: The Untold Story of America's Most Notorious Criminal - Early Years

Dive into the early life of Charles Manson, one of America's most infamous criminals, with an in-depth exploration of his turbulent childhood. Discover the complexities of his formative years, from his birth in 1934, the struggles of his mother Kathleen Maddox, to the manipulations and criminal behaviours that began in his youth. Learn about the societal and personal forces that shaped him, culminating in his juvenile crimes and time in reformatories. This episode sets the stage for understanding the enigmatic and chilling figure Manson would become. Join us in this comprehensive look back at where the darkness first took root.

00:00 Introduction to the Manson Saga

01:08 The Infamous Connections

02:03 Manson's Early Life and Family

03:17 Kathleen Maddox: Manson's Troubled Mother

05:27 A Life of Crime Begins

07:43 Charlie's Formative Years

14:46 Reform Schools and Escapes

20:04 Charlie's Manipulative Tendencies

26:09 Reflections and Analysis

Tom Wood is a former murder squad detective and Deputy Chief Constable of Lothian and Borders Police in Scotland. Tom worked on many high profile murder cases including Robert Black, Peter Tobin and was part of the team investigating The World’s End Murders from day one until 37 years later when the culprit, Angus Sinclair was finally convicted. Tom was latterly the detective in overall charge of The World’s End murder investigation. 

Tom is now retired from the Police and is a successful author.

Tom Wood's Books

 Ruxton: The First Modern Murder https://amzn.eu/d/25k8KqG

The World's End Murders: The Inside Story https://amzn.eu/d/5U9nLoP

Simon is a retired Police Officer and a best selling author of The Ten Percent, https://amzn.eu/d/5trz6bs a memoir consisting of

stories from the first part of his career as a police officer. From joining in 1978,

being posted in Campbeltown in Argylll, becoming a detective on the Isle of

Bute, Scotland, through to the Serious Crime Squad and working in the busy Glasgow

station in Govan. 

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Further reading on the Charles Manson which helped influence this podcast:

Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff Guinn

Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry

Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill

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