“I left some dead on the beach.” New documentary reveals more Charles Manson murders

Peacock’s new documentary “Making Manson” reveals audio recordings in which the cult leader admits he was responsible for more murders in Mexico.

Newly discovered audio recordings reveal that Charles Manson, The infamous cult leader behind the Manson Family murders admitted to committing other murders before reuniting his famous group in the 1960s. The recordings are part of Peacock’s upcoming documentary series “Making Manson”.

“There’s a whole part of my life that no one knows about,” says Manson in one of the audios. The American, who passed away in 2017, recounted a period spent in Mexico, where he claims to have committed murders during his time there.

“I went to Acapulco, stole some cars. I got involved in things that surpassed me, man. I was involved in a couple of homicides. I left my .357 Magnum in Mexico City and I left some people dead on the beach.”says, quoted by .

The documentary series, divided into three parts, is based on two decades of unpublished conversations in which Manson reflects on his crimes, his cult and his perverse ideology.

Known for his ability to manipulate and control his followers, Manson orchestrated a series of murders in the summer of 1969, including the murder of actress Sharon Tate, who was eight months pregnant at the time.

Manson was arrested along with his followers that same year. At his trial, he presented himself as a symbol of chaos and evil, even going as far as engrave a swastika on the forehead. Although he never directly committed the murders, his psychological dominance over his followers led them to carry out the killings in his name.

In prison, Manson’s behavior further highlighted his dangerous nature. He committed numerous infractions, including assaults, possession of weapons and threats to staff. According to reports, he spat at the guards, started fights and even set fire to his mattress. During a parole hearing in 2012, he reportedly told a prison psychologist: “I am special. I’m not like a normal inmate. I’ve already put five people in the pit. I am a very dangerous man.”

Manson served more than 40 years in prison for first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. He died of natural causes in November 2017.

“Making Manson” premieres next Tuesday. In the documentary series, former members of the Manson family talk about the time they were under his influence, recalling the loyalty and fear that tied them to his control.