Compare And Contrast Manson And Ted Bundy

Manson Vs. Bundy : A Killer Comparison

Amazingly, there are 50 serial killers functioning in the United States at any given time, according to the FBI. This occupation is popular in America, as it is home to 76% of the world’s serial killers (Townsend). These criminals are known for murder, often with no apparent motive. Two of the most famous serial killers in history are recognized as Ted Bundy and Charles Manson; both followed the evil principle of killing the innocent for amusement. Although both Bundy and Manson are notorious murderers, Ted Bundy was the most dangerous of the two.

These two criminals reigned their terror on innocent civilians over several years during the mid 1900s. Charles Manson and Ted Bundy are known to be two of

He was in and out of jail for offenses such as pimping and passing stolen checks (“Charles Manson.” biography.com). In 1958, he was sent to McNeil Island prison in Washington State. During his sentence, Manson raped a fellow male prisoner while brandishing a razor (“Charles Manson.” biography.com). Also in prison, he learned how to play the guitar from a member of Ma Barker's gang of kidnappers and robbers, Alvin Karpis. Manson was delighted to learn that music could bring him food, a place to stay, and a lot of sex. This new discovery was a factor in the development of Manson’s cult, known as “The Family”. The group, lead by Charles, valued the beliefs of freedom, spirituality, self-expression, and a genuine dedication to Earth’s ecology (Bosky). The “Manson Family” followed the hippy lifestyle as they toured the state of California in a black school bus. As his movement continued, notorious murders such as Susan Atkins, Bobby Beausoleil, Sandra Good, and Cathy Share became the newest members of the crew. Manson was able to keep a strong hold over his followers by the use of manipulation. To help with his recruiting and manipulation of his worshippers, Manson used the drug known as LSD. These criminals who became followers of Manson, came from broken homes. They viewed Manson as a father, brother, teacher, lover, god, and the devil. The cult traveled the highways, picking up teenagers, teaching them how to forage, prostitute, live communally ("Charles Manson." St. James Encyclopedia). The gang also spent their time living in shacks, eating out of dumpsters, and stealing credit cards (Bosky). Since the hippy life was very fashionable during this time, “The Family” caught the attention of the hippest celebrities in Los Angeles. They were welcomed into the homes of filmmaker Kenneth Anger, producer Terry Melcher, and member of the Beach Boys, Dennis Wilson. Manson took that opportunity to record music