In a shocking new revelation, convicted cult leader Charles Manson allegedly confessed to more murders in a phone call from prison that has recently surfaced. The phone call, recorded in 2017 during Manson’s time at the California State Prison in Corcoran, contains startling admissions that could change the understanding of the extent of Manson’s criminal activities.
Manson, who died in 2017 at the age of 83, was infamously convicted for orchestrating the murders of seven people in 1969, including actress Sharon Tate, in what became known as the “Manson Family Murders.” Now, in a phone conversation with an unidentified individual, Manson reportedly discussed several other murders that were never officially connected to him or his followers.
In the newly revealed call, Manson is heard discussing the murders with chilling nonchalance, claiming that he had orchestrated the deaths of several other individuals beyond the victims of the Tate-LaBianca killings. Manson reportedly laughed while describing the “real work” of his followers, suggesting that the murders were part of a larger, more widespread conspiracy to incite chaos and provoke a race war, which he called “Helter Skelter.”
While the audio of the call has been authenticated, authorities have not yet provided details on the new claims or how they might be connected to cold cases from the late 1960s. Investigators have expressed renewed interest in the phone call, though they caution that Manson’s statements may not be entirely reliable given his history of manipulative behavior and his tendency to boast about crimes he may not have committed.
Manson’s involvement in multiple brutal killings shocked the nation and left a lasting scar on American culture. His followers, known as the “Manson Family,” carried out the murders under his influence, and Manson himself was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the killings. Over the years, he maintained his innocence, often making bizarre and cryptic statements about his involvement in the crimes.
Legal experts suggest that while the new confession could lead to further investigations into unsolved murders, it is unlikely to result in any new charges due to the statute of limitations on most of the crimes. Nevertheless, the phone call has revived public interest in Manson’s legacy of terror and the ongoing mystery surrounding the full extent of his criminal activities.
As authorities continue to examine the phone call, survivors and victims’ families are left grappling with the possibility of more unreported deaths tied to one of history’s most infamous cult leaders.