The world was shocked when it was learned of the mass suicide of over 900 people in Jonestown, Guyana. How could this happen? At the center of it all was Jim Jones, the charismatic leader, who convinced most everyone to drink the Kool-Aid. But who was he? Where did he come from? Listen as we explore the events leading to Jonestown and begin our exploration of his family tree.

The world was shocked when it was learned of the mass suicide of over 900 people in Jonestown, Guyana. How could this happen? At the center of it all was Jim Jones, the charismatic leader, who convinced most everyone to drink the Kool-Aid. But who was he? Where did he come from? Listen as we explore the events leading to Jonestown and begin our exploration of his family tree.

The world was shocked when it was learned of the mass suicide of over 900 people in Jonestown, Guyana. How could this happen? At the center of it all was Jim Jones, the charismatic leader, who convinced most everyone to drink the Kool-Aid. But who was he? Where did he come from? Listen as we explore the events leading to Jonestown and begin our exploration of his family tree.

Episode 9: Jim Jones, Part 1

Murderous Roots is not just another true crime podcast. While Denise and Zelda do go through the crimes committed, they explore family history of the criminals, and sometimes the victims, too. What made these men and women commit horrendous crimes? Was it how they were raised or were they born this way? We get to the heart of their murderous pasts and roots.

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Murderous Roots is not just another true crime podcast. While Denise and Zelda do go through the crimes committed, they explore family history of the criminals, and sometimes the victims, too. What made these men and women commit horrendous crimes? Was it how they were raised or were they born this way? We get to the heart of their murderous pasts and roots.

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Episode 9: Jim Jones, Part 1

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