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Manson was behind a string of murders in 1969

Charles Manson (Photo: Courtesy)

Former notorious American cult leader and notorious criminal Charles Manson has died at the age of 83.

Manson died of natural causes while receiving treatment at a Kern County Hospital in California on Monday November 20, this is according to, a spokeswoman from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Vicky Waters.

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