Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Get ready for a story that has never been told before - until now. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Charles Manson and his unexpected connections to a mysterious figure known as the Merman. You may be surprised to learn that Manson wasn't just a pen pal to many, but he also corresponded with the Weekly World News and its famous tabloid stories. And one of those stories involved the half-boy-half fish creature that captured the nation's attention - the Merman.
But that's not all. We reveal the shocking truth behind Manson's involvement with the Merman and how it led to some of the most bizarre and collectible magazine covers of the past. You'll hear exclusive interviews with insiders who witnessed this unique chapter in American folklore, as well as never-before-seen photos and artifacts.
Finally, we emphasize the uniqueness and novelty of this story - a true crime tale like no other. Listeners can expect to hear a side of Manson that has never been explored before, and be taken on a journey that will challenge their perceptions of true crime and popular culture. Don't miss this episode of the Backporch Tapes: "Charles Manson and the Mysterious Merman".
►Weekly World News has a webpage and still prints online the link below
weeklyworldnews.com
►If you want to take a look at them years of covers Google Books has a section for them here in the link below.
books.google.com/books?id=b-8DAAAAMBAJ
▼ ▽ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Did you know Charles Manson
0:32 Zines
1:00 Collection Pen Pals
3:00 The Merman was his pen pal
4:09 Manson was was in it himself
4:48 Selfie from Merman to Manson
5:26 Pen Pals in Japan
6:13 Manson writes for Zine
10:30 Ask the Merman
12:30 Support and Thanks
▼ ▽ Find me here and thank you for visiting it is greatly appreciated along with any support.
► I am Michael and for more information of on My Channel and myself you can also check these links below.
► 🔔 Subscribe
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8SO...
► CharlesMansonFamily.com:
charlesmansonfamily.com
►Television
You can also find me talking about Manson and the story on Discovery, History Channel, Science Channel, Reelz, CBS KCAL 9, Amazon Prime, Serial Killer Culture and I on my couch at my house was a Dark Tourist attraction on Netflix.
►New and Magazines
I have been in the Rolling Stone talking about serial killers. To many news publications from Forbes Magazine, TMZ, Daily Mail UK, Los Angeles Times to my hometown newspaper in Wellsville, Ohio.
❓Comments and questions all Welcome on all videos and with may experienced viewers who know just about anything there is to know about this case can most likely answer any question asked.
#BackporchTapes #CharlesManson #truecrime
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Get ready for a story that has never been told before - until now. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Charles Manson and his unexpected connections to a mysterious figure known as the Merman. You may be surprised to learn that Manson wasn't just a pen pal to many, but he also corresponded with the Weekly World News and its famous tabloid stories. And one of those stories involved the half-boy-half fish creature that captured the nation's attention - the Merman.
But that's not all. We reveal the shocking truth behind Manson's involvement with the Merman and how it led to some of the most bizarre and collectible magazine covers of the past. You'll hear exclusive interviews with insiders who witnessed this unique chapter in American folklore, as well as never-before-seen photos and artifacts.
Finally, we emphasize the uniqueness and novelty of this story - a true crime tale like no other. Listeners can expect to hear a side of Manson that has never been explored before, and be taken on a journey that will challenge their perceptions of true crime and popular culture. Don't miss this episode of the Backporch Tapes: "Charles Manson and the Mysterious Merman".
►Weekly World News has a webpage and still prints online the link below
weeklyworldnews.com
►If you want to take a look at them years of covers Google Books has a section for them here in the link below.
books.google.com/books?id=b-8DAAAAMBAJ
▼ ▽ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Did you know Charles Manson
0:32 Zines
1:00 Collection Pen Pals
3:00 The Merman was his pen pal
4:09 Manson was was in it himself
4:48 Selfie from Merman to Manson
5:26 Pen Pals in Japan
6:13 Manson writes for Zine
10:30 Ask the Merman
12:30 Support and Thanks
▼ ▽ Find me here and thank you for visiting it is greatly appreciated along with any support.
► I am Michael and for more information of on My Channel and myself you can also check these links below.
► 🔔 Subscribe
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8SO...
► CharlesMansonFamily.com:
charlesmansonfamily.com
►Television
You can also find me talking about Manson and the story on Discovery, History Channel, Science Channel, Reelz, CBS KCAL 9, Amazon Prime, Serial Killer Culture and I on my couch at my house was a Dark Tourist attraction on Netflix.
►New and Magazines
I have been in the Rolling Stone talking about serial killers. To many news publications from Forbes Magazine, TMZ, Daily Mail UK, Los Angeles Times to my hometown newspaper in Wellsville, Ohio.
❓Comments and questions all Welcome on all videos and with may experienced viewers who know just about anything there is to know about this case can most likely answer any question asked.
#BackporchTapes #CharlesManson #truecrime
