Jonestown: How Jim Jones Betrayed All His Followers
The victims of the Jonestown massacre were often portrayed as brainwashed sheep. In truth, many were murdered, including over 300 children. What began as an idealist experiment turned into a nightmare.
'I Am a Survivor Of The Jonestown Massacre'
The morning of November 19th, we were told that they hadn't found any children or babies. On the 20th they said they had found more people and children, but they hadn't found any babies. Then on the 21st, we were told that everybody was dead.
Jim Jones Commits the Largest Mass Murder-Suicide in History
The Ryan visit has gone badly wrong for Jim Jones, who starts a sequence of events culminating in the largest-ever mass murder-suicide. This is the final day in Jonestown.
'Help Us Get Out of Jonestown'
Congressman Ryan and journalists had been let in to see Jonestown, and the evening had gone well for Jim Jones. But then someone passed a journalist a note.
Ryan Sets Course for Showdown at Jonestown 'Prison'
Leo Ryan is less than impressed with the People's Temple in Georgetown; meanwhile, Jim Jones talks about death.
'I'm the Bad Guy': Congressman Ryan Arrives in Guyana
As Leo Ryan and various journalists arrive in Guyana, the authorities try to block their progress while Jim Jones gloats.
Jim Jones Drugged The Lawyer Who Stood Up to Him
Gene Chaikin was blackmailed back to Jonestown for the sake of his children - and Jones drugged him to keep him quiet.
'I'm Preparing to Make a Great Sacrifice,' Warns Jones
Jim Jones kept Jonestown residents disorientated with the constant barrage of his voice over the P.A. system, and spouting fake news.
Jones Tries to Block Ryan's Visit Through Guyana Pressure
Jim Jones used various women to influence Guyanese officials - could they block Leo Ryan's visit?
'Everyone is to Smile Constantly': Jonestown Prepares For an Earlier Visit
Before the fatal Ryan visit, Jim Jones prepared his followers for a visit from an author.
Some Jonestown Residents Dream of Escape
One of Jim Jone's tactics was to make up news about America to make Jonestown seem like the only option. It was fake news, with deadly intent.
Jim Jones Conducted a Mass Murder-Suicide Dry Run
Jim Jones wore his followers down with frequent talk of being invaded, of the hopelessness of their struggle, and his logical conclusion: suicide.
The Jonestown Doctor Works Out How to Kill Everyone With Cyanide
How best to kill 1,000 people? Various methods were discussed in Jonestown, but eventually the doctor worked it out by experimenting with cyanide on a pig.
Jonestown Members Said They Were Fine, But They Were Afraid For Their Lives
Jim Jones gave strict instructions on cleaning up Jonestown before a U.S. consulate delegation visit - and told members exactly what to say.
Jim Jones Had a Twisted Idea of 'Revolutionary Suicide'
Jim Jones appropriated the idea of 'Revolutionary Suicide' - the risks of fighting oppression - and turned into a murderous notion designed to induce total loyalty.
Jim Jones Vows to Kill Whoever is Trying to Poison Him in Disturbing Audio
Jim Jones believed someone at Jonestown was trying to poison him, which is ironic given that he was planning to poison his entire congregation.
A 'McCarthy-Like Web': Jones Bans NBC From Jonestown
Jim Jones didn't want NBC in Jonestown partly because he had undergone a huge change thanks to his lifestyle of drink and drugs.
Heat, Hunger and Fear: How Jim Jones Kept his Followers in Check
Jim Jones went to lengths to hide the fact that his Guyana experiment was an abject failure.
Jim Jones Warned Leo Ryan's Visit Would Be a 'Grave Mistake'
Jim Jones knew Congressman Ryan's visit could ruin Jonestown. "We prefer death to this kind of harassment," he told officials.
'Jim Jones is Planning to Kill Everyone'
Congressman Leo Ryan agreed to visit the People's Temple in Guyana (so-called Jonestown) on behalf of concerned relatives.
Rep. Jackie Speier Compares Trump to Jonestown Cult Leader Jim Jones
"The only difference between Jim Jones and Donald Trump is the fact that we now have social media," she said on CNN.
Trump's Rhetoric Is 'Similar' to Jim Jones, Says Woman Who Fled Jonestown
Yulanda Williams fled the remote settlement before the Jonestown massacre, orchestrated by Jones, on November 18, 1978.
Jonestown Survivor Calls Out GOP Congressman Over 'Cult' Reference
Rep. Jackie Speier called Rep. Devin Nunes' comments relating the House Committee and the media to religious cults despicable. The congresswoman was shot five times during the 1978 Jonestown Massacre.
Actress Blasts Allison Mack Over NXIVM Cult Recruitment
Mack allegedly preyed on vulnerable women using a tactic described as "love bombing."
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Newsweeks Past: The Jonestown Massacre
36 years ago, 918 members of Jim Jones' People's Temple committed mass suicide