What did psychologists think about Charles Manson?

Answer 1

I'm sure they were briefly stunned. Manson has a lot of problems, he just doesn't know it. He was diagnosed as APD (anti-social personality disorder), tendencies of paranoia, and as he ages, dementia. He is a master manipulator, a control freak.

Answer 2

As with many cults the subjects are completely under the thumb of the leader. In the case of Manson he had them so brainwashed to the point where they barely had a thought of their own. They idolized Manson and for some, they were convinced he was Jesus Christ. Once Manson was arrested his followers were loyal for a while. But after being separated from their mentor they began to regain their sense of self. This led them to the realization that Manson was not Jesus, and furthermore the truth did not dwell in Manson and they had been 'had', conned. Seeing him as he really was all admiration went south.

Answer 3

A parole board will review psychological reports of Charles but the names of the doctors are never released. He was not a serial or a spree killer. Actually Manson actually murdered seven people by proxy.