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

She described the announcement as deeply painful.

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

A forthcoming series will examine Manson’s life via his kin’s viewpoint.

The finding has renewed focus on Manson’s twisted history and how it even now impacts heavily his relatives today.

Psychologists say the revelation may trigger fresh controversy about heredity and violence.

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