crimes of the century: Jonestown by ric Gustafson
On November 18 1978, Congressman Leo Ryan and four members of his group were ambushed and killed in Guyana as they investigated human rights abuses at the compound of cult leader Jim Jones. Fearing reprisals for the murders, Jones told his followers that they must commit suicide. A large table was set up with a metal vat on top. A brew of tranquilizers, cyanide and grape juice were given to everyone to drink. 913 people including 276 children drank it.
Only 33 people escaped with their lives. Jones shot himself in the head.
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