Deadly Cults
Over 900 people died in the 1978 Jonestown tragedy, where leaders manipulated followers into extreme actions.
Synopsis
Over 900 people died in the 1978 Jonestown tragedy, where leaders manipulated followers into extreme actions.
Synopsis
Jim Jones led over 900 followers to their deaths in the 1978 Jonestown massacre. In 1997, Marshall Applewhite's Heaven's Gate cult resulted in 39 mass suicides as members sought to ascend to a higher existence. "Deadly Cults" presents accounts from investigators and law enforcement who describe the psychological tactics used by these leaders. Each episode recounts the stories of victims and ongoing efforts for justice related to these tragic events.
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