Daniel Arguelles
Daniel Ray Arguelles appears in the Hulu documentary My Grandfather Charles Manson, directed by his daughter, Sophia Maddox.
He is telling his own story in a forthcoming book and is open to talking with production companies and networks for a documentary of his story.
“I’m proud of what my daughter made. My book tells my side. Beyond that, I won’t be commenting while my father’s estate is before the court.”
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Is Daniel Arguelles the son of Charles Manson?
Yes. DNA testing in 2022 confirmed that Daniel Ray Arguelles is the biological son of Charles Manson. He did not know his biological father’s identity for the first sixty-two years of his life.
Who is Sophia Maddox’s father?
Daniel Ray Arguelles. Sophia Maddox is a Los Angeles filmmaker and actress who co-directed and executive produced My Grandfather Charles Manson. Daniel is her father and appears in the film.
Where can I watch “My Grandfather Charles Manson”?
The documentary premiered on July 22, 2026 and streams on Hulu, including through the Hulu app on Disney+. It was co-directed by Sophia Maddox and Alexandra Orton.
How did Daniel Arguelles find out Charles Manson was his father?
Through genealogical DNA testing. A sample he had submitted years earlier returned a match to a half-brother he had not known about, and the biological relationship was confirmed in 2022.
Who is Daniel Arguelles’ mother?
He was raised in California by his mother, Darlene Arguelles, and his stepfather.
Did Charles Manson have other children?
Charles Manson Jr., who later changed his name to Jay White and died in 1993; Charles Luther Manson, who died in 2007; and Valentine Michael Brunner have all been publicly identified as Manson’s children. Daniel Ray Arguelles was confirmed by DNA testing in 2022.
Why is Sophia Maddox’s last name different from her father’s?
Charles Manson was born Charles Milles Maddox, taking the surname of his mother, Kathleen Maddox. Sophia has said she chose to take that family name after learning of the connection.
Is he in the Hulu documentary?
Yes. Daniel appears in My Grandfather Charles Manson, which premiered on Hulu in July 2026 and follows his daughter, filmmaker Sophia Maddox.
Is there a book?
A memoir is in progress. Sign up above and you’ll hear when a publication date is announced.
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