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

She described the announcement as utterly overwhelming.

Major outlets such as The Guardian, the Los Angeles Times, and Time Magazine has reported the story.

A forthcoming series aims to explore Manson’s life from his relatives’ perspective.

The finding has intensified focus on Manson’s twisted history and how it still now haunts still his relatives today.

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

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