A DNA test was confirmed Charles Manson, the renowned figure charismatic figure, 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 reported the story.

A forthcoming series plans to view Manson’s life from his relatives’ perspective.

The finding has brought focus on Manson’s sinister legacy and how it still now impacts heavily his relatives today.

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

Fans of true‑crime media track anxiously the development of the documentary.