The Manson Family was a cult led by Charles Manson in the late 1960s. Manson and his followers, mostly young people, lived together in a commune in California. They believed in Manson's apocalyptic vision and were influenced by his teachings, which combined elements of Hinduism, Christianity, and the Beatles' music. In August 1969, members of the Manson Family committed a series of brutal murders, including the infamous killings of actress Sharon Tate and several others. These crimes shocked the nation and led to a high-profile trial, resulting in Manson and several followers being convicted and sentenced to life in prison.