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Podcast: Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Episode: The Dark Psychology of Cult Leaders Manson’s Methods Exposed
Description: What makes a person follow a madman to the ends of the earth—and in some cases, to the point of murder? Charles Manson wasn’t just a cult leader; he was a psychological anomaly, a master manipulator with an uncanny ability to lure vulnerable people into his orbit. But was he truly a criminal mastermind, or just a delusional man who happened to find the right (or wrong) audience?
Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to dissect the mind of one of the most infamous figures in history. From his extreme personality disorders to the eeri...