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All • The • Way • Alive Q. Are you associated with the people who used to run the ATWA.com web site?

No. Q. What was the real reason Manson killed all those people?

This question is the result of one of the most enduring and inaccurate myths about Manson. In California, in August of 1969, there were two events in which multiple murders occurred. They have become known as the "Tate-LaBianca" murders. Those accused of the crimes were arrested, tried and convicted (less one, who was given immunity in exchange for her testimony against the others), and have been in prison ever since. But Charles Manson never killed any of the "Tate-LaBianca" victims. He was never even accused of killing them. He was convicted in CA state court of "conspiracy" to commit murder, although the court characterizes his sentence as "first degree murder". Despite these facts, the corporate media continues to label CM as a "mass murderer" and "serial killer". Q. What does ATWA stand for?

Air, Trees, Water, Animals. (and - All The Way Alive -) Q. Can you put me in touch with.....?

People often ask us for the addresses of persons who may have been associated with Manson in the past. No, we cannot provide the addresses of anyone. Q. Why do you glorify Manson?

We do not glorify anyone. We simply offer photos, facts and updates. - I wrote to Manson and got a reply, but it was a typed card, postcard, or flyer - and/or there was writing on it which was not Manson's handwriting. What is this?

Charlie has recently asked a few of the inmates in his unit to help him deal with the massive amounts of mail he receives. He has dubbed these helpers his "X-men". The materials used (cards, postcards, flyers, etc.) are created by outside friends and sent to CM per his request. The “X-men may write a note or sign these cards and flyers themselves, or in some instances, Charlie will also write a note and sign these items. A few people have asked why their mail is stamped with “Santa Clarita” instead of “Bakersfield”. Apparently the Bakersfield Postal Distribution Center was closed in September 2013; prison mail is now routed through Santa Clarita CA. In addition, the "Corcoran State Prison” red-ink-stamp on the front of the envelope is also authentic. Click here for an example of a letter/envelope/writing from Manson, and an example of his fan-mail informational material. There have been complaints from people who have received this mail, wanting instead to have something "original" from Manson. To these complaints, Manson has responded, "They're complaining? They're lucky they got anything at all. I can't write back to every ding-dong that writes me!" Please know that when you receive a flyer or card in the mail from CM and the X-men, it has been sent to you specifically at Charlie’s direction. - Who runs MansonDirect.com, the YouTube channel, and the Facebook pages? Who are the people in the pictures with Manson?

Charlie's friends Gray Wolf and Star are the web-masters of MansonDirect.com. They live near Charliein Corcoran, CA, and act as his representatives, secretary, and close-support group. More friends and supporters contribute to MansonDirect.com and help create and maintain the ATWA/Manson Facebook pages, the YouTube channel, and the Tumblr site. Together we strive to ensure that this website presents relevant and accurate information and quality content.

The pictures featured on this site were taken in the visiting room at Corcoran State Prison, Corcoran CA. CM is seen with regular visitors Star, Gray Wolf and Black Wolf. - There are thousands of "Likes" on the Manson/ATWA Facebook pages. Do you "buy likes" for your pages?

No; of course not. MansonDirect has been on-line since 2002 and ATWA has had a web-presence since the mid-nineteen nineties. In addition, Charlie has been talking about ATWA in his interviews for over 40 years. It is only natural that thousands of people world-wide are responding to Charlie’s strength and integrity and his consistent message of awareness and Earth stewardship. - Why don't you post Manson phone-recordings and updates to the website more frequently?

We post updates as often as there are updates to post. We post whenever Manson wishes to speak (or write) a message or statement to the world; if he wants something in particular to be posted, or when any other relevant news becomes available for public announcement.

Please note that the site has undergone a recent remodeling, and a large amount of new material has been added within the past year (see the Words, Case and Interviews sections).



- What do donations to the Charles Manson Legal Trust go to fund? How do I know my donation is used to help support Charles Manson?

As stated on the Trust's page, money donated to CMLT is used in any way that Charles Manson wishes. Please read the page for complete information.

A Trust Fund is a legal entity. It has its own bank account and tax ID number. CMLT was created by legal contract (Trust document), which means the serving Trustees are bound by law to administer the funds only and exactly as specified in the founding document.



- Do you know about the negative rants against you being published on the internet? Yes. Once again it has been brought to our attention that meritless personal attacks and accusations are being made against ATWA, Charles Manson, Gray Wolf, and Star in various online fan groups. It can be noted by those concerned, that the sources of these most recent aspersions are murderabilia collectors, “serial killer” fans, or other such merchants of ghoul. We understand that self-promoters of this ilk are competing with one another for notoriety, attention, “rare” commodities, and profit. This type of baseless slander and innuendo has constantly been directed at Charlie and his friends since he was released from prison in 1967. We purposefully ignore the self-generated drama, delusions, slanderous lies, and ill-informed gossip of all fans and murderabilia collector-merchants. MansonDirect.com and ATWA are not in competition with anyone for anything. MansonDirect is not a celebrity fan-club. ATWA is not a fan-club. - Is Charles Manson the subject of a new Rolling Stone article? Yes, it is scheduled to be featured in the year-end double issue of Rolling Stone magazine (December-January 2013). It will be a story-style article from the author's perspective, featuring conversational interviews with Charlie and his friends. In an extremely rare event, the author did meet with CM during a regular weekend visit in September. Note: Please join us in welcoming and respecting all people who come to understand ATWA as a concept of on-going Life; a movement of order, justice, and natural harmony among all beings that breathe AIR and use clean WATER. We wish to thank the many hundreds and hundreds of people who have contacted us sharing positive feelings and experiences and support; and those who help and have helped in our efforts for ATWA and in support of Charlie. We truly appreciate your dedication to this cause and your inspiring certainty of purpose. We feel truly blessed to be touched by so many lives and to be a small part of this global awakening. Home