The bizarre details surrounding Charles Manson's behavior, his beliefs, the unwavering devotion of his "family," and the crimes they committed drew international attention to him and his followers. The unusual nature of the entire situation led people to question every aspect of Manson's life, from his childhood to the members of his actual family.
As reported by Men's Health, Manson was married twice and fathered three children. In 1955, he married Rosalie Jean Willis. Their son, Charles Manson Jr., was born in 1956. Manson and Willis eventually divorced, and he married Leona Rae "Candy" Steven in 1959. Their son, Charles Luther Manson, was born shortly after, but Manson and Stevens divorced four years after they were married. Manson's third son, Valentine Michael Manson, was born to him and his girlfriend, Mary Brunner, in 1968.
Men's Health reports all three of Manson's sons were raised by other families and eventually changed their names. However, their lives were always overshadowed by their biological father's sordid past.
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