Essay About Kathleen Maddox And Charles Manson

Charles Manson and His Followers
Charles Manson and His Followers
CHARLES MANSON AND HIS FOLLOWERS
Charles Manson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 12, 1934 to Kathleen Maddox. At the
time, she was a promiscuous sixteen year old who drank too much and got into a lot of trouble. Two years
later, Kathleen filed suit against Charles dad, Colonel Scott of Ashland, Kentucky, for child support,
which she was awarded but never received. Kathleen was briefly married to William Manson who gave his
name to Charles. Kathleen had a habit of disappearing for days and weeks at a time, leaving Charlie with
his grandmother or aunt. Charles Manson in Nuel Emmons book, MANSON IN HIS OWN WORDS
describes his family: “Kathleen was the youngest of three children from the marriage of Nancy and
Charles Maddox. Her parents loved her and meant well by her, but they were fanatical in their religious
beliefs. Especially Grandma, who dominated the household. She was stern and unwavering in her
interpretation of Gods will, and demanded that those within her home abide by her view of Gods wishes.”