The world knows one story: "Helter Skelter."

The story of a charismatic cult leader and a doomsday prophecy. But that's just the narrative they wanted you to hear.

In this deep-dive investigation, The Fairshake Files deconstructs the Manson legend to find the truth by investigating the three competing narratives:

1. THE CULT: The official "Helter Skelter" motive the prosecution sold to the world.
2. THE CRIMINAL: The drug deals, rivalries, and copycat killings the evidence actually pointed to.
3. THE ASSET: The declassified records of MKUltra and COINTELPRO that suggest Manson was less of a mastermind... and more of a "manufactured monster."

This is not the story you think you know.

Disclaimer: The following is an exploration of different historical narratives and theories. The goal is to examine the evidence presented for all sides, not to endorse any single conclusion.

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