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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2023 · 21 MIN

How Deborah Layton Escaped the 1978 Jonestown Massacre

from Now I've Heard Everything · host Bill Thompson

II was news that stunned the entire world, this week in 1978. Inspired by a charismatic leader named Jim Jones, more than 900 people, including over 300 children, had committed suicide at he People’s Temple compound in Jonestown Guyana. In this chilling 1998 interview, one lucky young woman, Deborah Layton, was able to escape Jonestown. Get Seductive Poison by Deborah LaytonAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Laura Walker and Polly Nelson For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube Photo by #Jonestown #suicide @cult

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