An exclusive glimpse into the lives of 909 followers before committing the “Revolutionary Suicide.”
Jonestown from the air. Image taken by the FBI, 1978.
Poncho Johnson braids Tinetra Fain’s hair in a cottage in Jonestown. Shandra James, Gerald Johnson, Al Smart, and Teri Smart also hang out. Photo credit: Juanell Smart
Jonestown members (L-R) Lew and Chaeoke Jones, Christa Amos, and Joel Cobb.
Cottages where most of the residents lived.
Shanda James teaching a class in Jonestown.
Children playing, possibly staged as part of the propaganda campaign spread by Jones.
(L) Claire Janaro with Mr. Muggs in Jonestown, (R) unknown.
One of the boys playing basketball on the court in Jonestown.
Bullet holes on a plane at the Port Kaituma airstrip after the assassination of the visiting Congressman Ryan on November 18th 1978.
The US Air Force flying in to Jonestown in 1978.
Early FBI investigators in Jonestown.
Residents walking out to the cottage area where most people lived. The seniors lived in several large dorms close to the center of the community.
Teachers Don Jackson and Jann Gurvich with a class of students.
During a refueling stop on the way to Guyana; Maria Katsaris, Annie Moore, Laura Johnston, Phyllis Chaikin, Terry Carter Jones.
Barbara Hoyer teaching children.
Sebastian McMurry carrying Kimo Prokes. The photograph was staged, and used in marketing campaigns to attract more members to Guyana.
Children playing on the balance beam.
Tinetra Fain in the rainforest surrounding Jonestown.
Another staged photograph for the brochure.
Jonestown brochure photo of Joyce Touchette with a child, used in marketing campaigns to attract more members to Guyana.
Jones meeting with members of the building committee.
Mr Muggs, a pet chimpanzee.
Behind the main buildings.
