'Giving Charlie Manson vibes': Danny Masterson's mugshot released as actor begins prison sentence

DELANO, CALIFORNIA: As 'That 70s show' star Danny Masterson was being transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, his first mugshot was released and has gone viral with many wondering about his resemblance to the infamous Charles Manson.

Masterson, who was being held in LA County Men's Central Jail, is being likened to Charles Milles Manson, a criminal, musician, and cult leader, who headed the Manson Family, a California-based cult, during the late 1960s.

In July and August of 1969, some of the members were reportedly involved in a series of no less than nine homicides at four different sites.

In his first mugshot, Masterson is not seen in his best light, with his hair and beard appearing disheveled and unkempt, evoking "Charles Manson's vibes."

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Where is Danny Masterson now?

The 47-year-old actor was convicted of raping two women and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. He is reportedly required to register as a sex offender.

Initially held in LA County Men's Central Jail, he was transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California on December 27, as per The Blast. 

Despite being accused by three women of rape, Masterson pleaded not guilty to all counts. The alleged incidents occurred between 2001 and 2003.

On September 7, he was reportedly sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for two counts of rape involving force, violence, or fear of bodily injury.

Masterson, who now sports a messy hair and beard, is housed in the same prison where rapper Tory Lanez is serving his sentence, per TMZ. 

Internet reacts to Danny Masterson's first mugshot 

Danny Masterson's initial mugshot has drawn comparisons on the internet to Charles Manson.

Manson was reportedly found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals, including the actress Sharon Tate.

Reportedly, he died due to a cardiac arrest caused by respiratory failure, which was a complication of his colon cancer, in a hospital on November 19, 2017.

One user commented on Facebook, "He’s giving Charlie Manson vibes."

Another person remarked, "Too bad he's lost his free life but you do the crime you do the time. End of."

"Oh Danny boy the pipes the pipes are calling," stated another.

"Creepy," claimed another. 

One person noted, "Now you can see the real Danny...."

"Thinks he is smiling for the Hollywood cameras …. " penned an angry. 

"The “church” can’t save him now," mentioned another. 

An X user tweeted, "Thanks to this prison transfer, we now have his mugshot where he’s looking dirtier than ever."

"How the hell do you smile after all this??? That's so disturbing," stated another. 

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