A DNA test was confirmed 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 plans to view Manson’s life from his relatives’ perspective.

The finding has brought focus on Manson’s dark past and how it still now haunts still his relatives today.

Psychologists say the revelation may spark ongoing debates about heredity and violence.

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