Charles Manson has died, aged 83. But what is it about the murderous cult leader, who committed his crimes almost 50 years ago, that continues to fascinate? The brown eyes. The beard. The swastika ...

I first met Charlie Manson in the summer of 1968 ... Then he turned around and looked me in the eyes and said, “Start living it.” He punched in numbers, and we went onto grounds with peacocks ...