E245: Jim Jones & the Peoples Temple (part III)
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🗓️ 5 July 2024
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
The 1970s – Allegations, Media Scrutiny, and the Move to Guyana
In the 1970s, Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple faced escalating allegations of abuse and manipulation. As media scrutiny intensified, Jones leased land in Guyana to create Jonestown, a supposed utopian society. This episode explores the controversial move to South America and the beginning of life in Jonestown, setting the stage for future events.
Keywords:
Jim Jones, Peoples Temple, Jonestown, 1970s, Guyana, media scrutiny, allegations, abuse, manipulation, utopian society, communal living, relocation, social justice, cult, investigative journalism, jungle settlement.
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