A DNA test was confirmed Charles Manson, the infamous figure cult leader, is the grandfather of a woman.

She described the revelation as deeply painful.

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

A forthcoming series will examine Manson’s life from his relatives’ perspective.

The finding has brought focus on Manson’s twisted history and how it still today affects deeply his relatives today.

Psychologists say the revelation may trigger fresh controversy about heredity and violence.

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