EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 42 MIN

CULTS: Jonestown

from Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes · host Crime House

In 1955, Jim Jones founded the Peoples Temple. By 1978, he led more than 900 of his followers to their deaths. From political power plays to psychological torture in the Guyanese jungle, this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes exposes how one man’s delusions led to one of the deadliest cult tragedies in history: the Jonestown Massacre. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes! Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios

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