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Bonus Episode 29 - Another View of Jonestown pt. 3, or, Brigades of Armed Men, Red or Otherwise, feat. Marcus

Nov 18, 2022
Guest Marcus from 'the Return of the Repressed' podcast discusses Jonestown connections, Red Brigades, Jim Jones' geopolitics, cults, money trail, and alternative theories. They explore Synanon, Guyanese politics, and intriguing tangents, lacking clear conclusions.
03:15:25

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  • The Red Brigade Guard in Jonestown consisted of young male members with ties to guerrilla warfare training and possible military-style tactics.
  • Historic events in Jonestown intertwine with global politics, counterintelligence activities, and covert movements, weaving a complex web of intrigue.

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Red Brigade Guard in Jonestown

The Red Brigade Guard in Jonestown consisted of approximately 60 to 70 members, with about 22 surviving the final white knight event. Most members were in the 16 to 25 age range, with many spending the majority of their adult lives within the People's Temple. The majority of the Red Brigade Guard members were male, and one known member, Chris Lewis, had ties to the SLA and had previously been part of the People's Temple Rehab program.

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