33: Deadly Chalice: Uncovering Jonestown's Dark Secrets | True Crime Sleep Stories

Deep in the Guyanese rainforest, a chilling mystery unfolds. In November 1978, over 900 souls perished in Jonestown, a remote settlement led by the enigmatic Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple.

Was it a mass suicide, a brutal murder, or a sinister plot woven by unseen hands?

This episode of True Crime Sleep Stories unravels the haunting tale of a charismatic preacher who promised salvation but delivered devastation. Explore how Jones’s hypnotic power ensnared those seeking solace, transforming hope into blind devotion.

From staged miracles to cyanide-laced rituals, this episode delves into the shadows of coercion, paranoia, and conspiracy theories whispering of CIA experiments.

Settle into the darkness, let the jungle’s whispers guide you, and uncover the truth behind one of history’s most perplexing tragedies. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts.

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