Jonestown, Guyana, home to the Peoples Temple religious cult, was virtually wiped off the map in November of 1978, when the cult leader induced 900 of his followers to drink cyanide laced Kool - Aid. What was this cult leaders name?
- Rev Dr. Parker Smalling
- Rev. Alloyuishius Gant
- Rev. Jim Jones
- Rev. Donald Dunforth
Answer
The correct answer is C) Rev. Jim Jones.
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