February 17, 2023 • 51 mins
People's Temple Cult Part 2
Join the girls as Meg walks us through the events that led Reverend Jim Jones Sr to move 1,000 of his church members to a Guyanese jungle and establish the infamous Jonestown settlement. His growing paranoia and double standards escalate, creating unrest among some of his followers when an ill-fated visit from American diplomates and journalists triggers Jones to order the unthinkable of his followers. Meg outlines the details of the final days, along with the incredible stories of those who survived the massacre. Buckle up for this doozy!!
Join the girls as Meg walks us through the events that led Reverend Jim Jones Sr to move 1,000 of his church members to a Guyanese jungle and establish the infamous Jonestown settlement. His growing paranoia and double standards escalate, creating unrest among some of his followers when an ill-fated visit from American diplomates and journalists triggers Jones to order the unthinkable of his followers. Meg outlines the details of the final days, along with the incredible stories of those who survived the massacre. Buckle up for this doozy!!
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