Danny Trejo’s Unforgettable Encounter with Charles Manson

Actor Danny Trejo, known for his role in “Machete,” shares a chilling experience from his past involving the notorious criminal Charles Manson in his recently published memoir, “Trejo.”

Trejo recounts a peculiar meeting with Manson back in 1961 when they were both inmates at the Los Angeles County Jail.

During their encounter, Trejo vividly describes Manson as a pitiful figure, appearing unkempt and frail, resorting to a mere piece of string as a makeshift belt due to his impoverished state.

Despite Manson's eerie demeanor, Trejo recalls feeling a sense of pity towards him, recognizing his vulnerability in the harsh prison environment.

The Hollywood star delves into the unsettling moment when Manson claimed to possess hypnotic abilities, luring Trejo and his companions into a trance-like state by promising to induce a sense of euphoria.

Trejo reflects on the bizarre experience, likening it to a form of guided meditation orchestrated by the enigmatic Manson.

According to Trejo, Manson's persuasive tactics led the group to believe they were consuming drugs like marijuana and heroin, with Trejo himself vividly recalling the sensation of warmth coursing through his veins as Manson described the effects taking hold.

In retrospect, Trejo marvels at Manson's manipulative prowess, suggesting that had Manson chosen a different path, he could have excelled as a professional hypnotist.

Following his release from prison in 1967, Manson went on to establish a cult-like following known as the Manson Family, culminating in the infamous “Helter Skelter” killing spree in 1969.

The brutal murders, including that of actress Sharon Tate, shocked the nation and led to Manson's conviction on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

While Manson never directly ordered the killings, his influence over his followers was deemed sufficient for a guilty verdict.

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