

Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes
Overview
Tracing Charles Manson's rise as a cult leader, the 1969 murders, and his trial, using unreleased prison recordings, interviews, and archival footage.
Seasons (1)
Miniseries
3 Episodes
2026
Series Cast
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