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

She described the announcement as deeply painful.

Major outlets such as The Guardian, the Los Angeles Times, and Time Magazine has highlighted the story.

A new documentary plans to view Manson’s life through his family’s eyes.

The finding has brought focus on Manson’s sinister legacy and how it still today affects deeply his relatives today.

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

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