A DNA test has revealed Charles Manson, the renowned figure cult leader, is the grandfather of a woman.

She described the announcement as deeply painful.

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

A upcoming film aims to explore Manson’s life via his kin’s viewpoint.

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

Psychologists say the revelation may ignite continuous discussions about heredity and violence.

Fans of true‑crime media track anxiously the development of the documentary.