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August 8, 2025 32 mins

Step inside the disturbing world of Charles Manson in this gripping episode of Serial Killer Files, hosted by Arthur Morgan and powered by Skoob. This AI-powered podcast takes you deep into the psyche of America’s most infamous cult leader—uncovering the twisted beliefs, psychological manipulation, and chilling charisma that drove the Manson Family to commit the shocking Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969.


Explore Manson’s cult psychology, his obsession with Helter Skelter, his strange connection to Hitler and The Process Church, and the dark methods he used to brainwash followers into killing for him—without ever pulling the trigger. Learn how his mastery of fear, identity control, and apocalyptic prophecy turned lost souls into devoted soldiers.


This short podcast blends true crime storytelling with deep psychological insight, combining history, criminal psychology, and cult behavior analysis into a compelling US podcast experience. Whether you’re fascinated by criminal minds, cult leaders, or the darker corners of American history, this Skoob Podcast brings the story to life with detail and intensity you won’t find anywhere else.


From counterculture California to bloodstained crime scenes, discover how Charles Manson became a symbol of evil—and why his methods remain a chilling warning for the present.


Listen to “Serial Killer Files” on Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.

Timestamps:

(0:00) The Psyche of Charles Manson: Deconstructing a Master Manipulator

(1:25) The Chameleon's Many Faces

(4:13) The Genesis of a Twisted Philosophy

(6:49) The Hitler Connection - A Study in Evil

(10:11) The Process Connection - Satan and Christ United

(14:00) The Master Manipulator's Toolkit

(17:49) The Bottomless Pit and Helter Skelter

(21:55) The Anatomy of Murder

(26:09) The Unraveling and Legacy

(30:53) Conclusion: The Mirror of Darkness

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