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Rep. Leo Ryan & Jonestown Victims
Status
Conviction
Type
Multiple Homicide
Date
November 18, 1978
Location
Jonestown, Guyana, California
Victim Age
Unknown
Gender
Multiple
U.S. Congressman Leo Ryan was shot dead at an airstrip in Guyana along with members of his delegation while investigating Jim Jones's Peoples Temple. Hours later, 918 Temple members died in Jonestown in the largest mass death in American history. Larry Layton was convicted of the Ryan murder and served 37 years.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
November 18, 1978, Port Kaituma airstrip, Guyana
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