Even in his old age and poor health, Manson was seemingly seen as a potential threat. The insider claimed hospital security around Manson was "extremely tight" before he died in his early 80s. Manson allegedly also had bizarre artistic hobbies, including making voodoo dolls of people, according to retired Los Angeles County Prosecutor Stephen Kay. Another prison insider claimed that Manson believed his "work" would continue even after he "was dead." "He would make these crazy witchcraft potions with soaps and his own beard trimmings," added the insider.