Skip to main content
Famous Cases Explained

Main menu

  • Shows
  • Episodes & Videos
  • News
  • Podcasts
  • Oxygen Insider
  • Schedule
Toggle menu
  • Sign Up / Log In

Main menu

  • Shows
    • All Shows
      • Accident, Suicide, or Murder
      • An Unexpected Killer
      • Catching A Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur
      • Chicago P.D.
      • Dark Web Exposed
      • Dateline: Secrets Uncovered
      • Dateline: Secrets Uncovered
      • Famous Cases Explained
      • How To Stay Safe
      • Living With A Serial Killer
      • Mark of a Serial Killer
      • Martinis & Murder
      • Mastermind Of Murder
      • Murders At The Boarding House
      • Rifkin on Rifkin: Private Confessions of a Serial Killer
      • Searching For
      • Snapped
    • Channel Finder
  • Episodes & Videos
    • Full Episodes
    • Trending Videos
    • Watch Live TV
    • Watch in the App
    • Peacock
  • News
    • Crime News
    • True Crime Buzz
  • Podcasts
  • Oxygen Insider
  • Schedule
TV Provider
Oxygen Insider
Sign Up / Log In
Profile
Manage Profile Email Preferences
Sign Out
Famous Cases Explained
Digital Series
A Short History of Charles Manson
oxygen Insider Exclusive!

Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more!

Sign Up for Free to View

A Short History of Charles Manson

He has 9 concurrent life sentences.

Watch the Full Episode

Famous Cases Explained - Season 1

  • A Short History of Charles Manson
    1:57
    S1 - E1
    A Short History of Charles Manson
  • The Casey Anthony Case, Explained
    1:33
    S1 - E2
    The Casey Anthony Case, Explained
  • The Gianni Versace Case, Explained
    1:20
    S1 - E3
    The Gianni Versace Case, Explained
  • The Larry Nassar Case, Explained
    1:59
    S1 - E4
    The Larry Nassar Case, Explained
  • The Jodi Arias Case, Explained
    2:39
    S1 - E5
    The Jodi Arias Case, Explained
  • Robert Chambers Jr. "The Preppy Killer," Explained
    1:50
    S1 - E6
    Robert Chambers Jr. "The Preppy Killer," Explained
  • The Zodiac Killer Case, Explained
    3:11
    S1 - E7
    The Zodiac Killer Case, Explained
  • A Short History Of Robert Durst
    3:09
    S1 - E8
    A Short History Of Robert Durst
  • Golden State Killer Suspect Arrested
    2:13
    S1 - E9
    Golden State Killer Suspect Arrested
  • The Michael Peterson Case, Explained
    3:24
    S1 - E10
    The Michael Peterson Case, Explained
  • The Scott Peterson Case, Explained
    3:17
    S1 - E11
    The Scott Peterson Case, Explained
  • A Short History of ”Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy
    3:16
    S1 - E12
    A Short History of ”Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy
  • The Teresa Halbach Murder Case, Explained
    3:32
    S1 - E13
    The Teresa Halbach Murder Case, Explained
  • The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Case, Explained
    2:30
    S1 - E14
    The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Case, Explained
  • The Adnan Syed Case, Explained
    2:03
    S1 - E15
    The Adnan Syed Case, Explained
  • The Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes Case, Explained
    3:06
    S1 - E16
    The Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes Case, Explained
  • A Short History of Bonnie and Clyde
    3:35
    Digital Series
    A Short History of Bonnie and Clyde

Trending on Oxygen

  • 3 Teacher/Student Sex Scandals
    1:39
    Crime News
    3 Teacher/Student Sex Scandals
  • Police Find Empty Grave In South Carolina Woods
    1:42
    Mastermind Of Murder
    Police Find Empty Grave In South Carolina Woods
  • Catching a Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur Premieres Sunday, April 11th
    1:00
    Catching A Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur
    Catching a Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur Premieres Sunday, April 11th
  • The Route 40 Killer's Wife Called Police to Get Their Van Back
    1:19
    Mark of a Serial Killer
    The Route 40 Killer's Wife Called Police to Get Their Van Back
  • Delaware State Police Respond to Report of a Body Found on Construction Site
    2:04
    Mark of a Serial Killer
    Delaware State Police Respond to Report of a Body Found on Construction Site
  • Evidence In The Case Of Serial Killer Dorothea Puente, Explored
    2:53
    Murders At The Boarding House
    Evidence In The Case Of Serial Killer Dorothea Puente, Explored
  • The Different Sides of Nicholas Godejohn
    2:28
    Killer Couples
    The Different Sides of Nicholas Godejohn
  • A First Look At The Case Of Susan Monica
    3:49
    Snapped
    A First Look At The Case Of Susan Monica
  • Rifkin on Rifkin: Private Confessions of a Serial Killer Premieres Saturday, April 10th
    1:00
    Rifkin on Rifkin: Private Confessions of a Serial Killer
    Rifkin on Rifkin: Private Confessions of a Serial Killer Premieres Saturday, April 10th
  • Killer Couples: Nick Godejohn Spent 'Magical' Days With Gypsy Rose Before The Murder
    1:51
    Killer Couples
    Killer Couples: Nick Godejohn Spent 'Magical' Days With Gypsy Rose Before The Murder
  • Mark Of A Serial Killer Returns On Monday, April 12th
    1:00
    Mark of a Serial Killer
    Mark Of A Serial Killer Returns On Monday, April 12th
  • Living with a Serial Killer Airs Wednesday, April 14th
    1:00
    Living With A Serial Killer
    Living with a Serial Killer Airs Wednesday, April 14th
  • Method of a Serial Killer: Israel Keyes Abducts His Final Known Victim
    1:09
    Method Of A Serial Killer
    Method of a Serial Killer: Israel Keyes Abducts His Final Known Victim
  • LIVESTREAM CRIMES: Murder, Mayhem and Social Media
    7:52
    Dark Web Exposed
    LIVESTREAM CRIMES: Murder, Mayhem and Social Media
  • Sherry Shriner Was 'More Than A Mother Figure' To Steven Mineo
    1:11
    Deadly Cults
    Sherry Shriner Was 'More Than A Mother Figure' To Steven Mineo
  • Luka Magnotta and the Murder of Jun Lin
    3:03
    Crime News
    Luka Magnotta and the Murder of Jun Lin
  • Note Confessing To Murder Describes It As ‘Satanic Baptism’
    0:51
    Mastermind Of Murder
    Note Confessing To Murder Describes It As ‘Satanic Baptism’

Ways to Watch

Download the Oxygen app:

Oxygen
  • iPhone
  • Android
  • Apple TV
  • Roku
  • Amazon Fire TV

Buy episodes:

  • iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Amazon
  • VUDU

About Oxygen

  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • CA Notice
  • Terms of Service
  • Closed Captioning
  • HTML Sitemap
  • Oxygen Apps & Support

Get Involved

  • Join Viewer's Voice
  • Contact Us
  • Oxygen Careers
  • Corporate Info
  • AdChoices

Stay Connected

Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Newsletter

Stay Connected

Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Newsletter
©2021 Oxygen Media LLC. A Division of NBCUniversal