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

She described the revelation as deeply painful.

Leading newsrooms 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 brought focus on Manson’s dark past and how it even now affects deeply his relatives today.

Psychologists say the revelation may trigger continuous discussions about heredity and violence.

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