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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 29 MIN

The Dark Psychology of Cult Leaders Manson’s Methods Exposed

from Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers · host True Crime Today

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 eerie way he could turn lost young people into devoted followers, this conversation dives deep into the psychology of control. Was Manson any different from gang leaders, military commanders, or radical influencers throughout history? And more importantly—could someone like him rise to power again today?#TrueCrime #CharlesManson #PsychologicalManipulation #CultMentality #MansonFamily #MindControl #ShavaunScottWant to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

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