Before the fatal Ryan visit, Jim Jones prepared his followers for a visit from an author.
Jones:Listen to the audio, courtesy of the Jonestown Institute:
They were told to refer to Jones as"Jim," not"dad" or"father"—as they had in California—to avoid appearing"cultish." They were to tell Freed that families lived together. That they didn't believe in suicide because it was a"selfish act."An aerial photo of Jonestown, taken by the FBI, with author Donald Freed, inset.
As"Reverend" Jones regaled him with tales of his sexual exploits, Freed became increasingly uncomfortable. Yet he looked at the smiling faces, at the people flashing him the"V" sign, and felt inspired. Although the Temple leader was off-putting, the community he'd created appeared to be a great success.A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Jonestown
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