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Cult leader Charles Manson’s remains scattered following cremation

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Charles Manson‘s cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old’s remains.

Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.

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Among them were Manson’s grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman’s wife, Audrey.

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Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson’s remains.

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His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.

Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.

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