Commonwealth Network
The City's liberal establishment (including Mayor George Moscone) depended on Reverend Jim Jones because no one else could turn out precinct workers like he could. The dark side of Jones only became known shortly before he fled to a South American settlement: the People's Temple ensured the loyalty of its members through torture and intimidation. Jonestown was the Reverend's personal dictatorship After murdering Democratic Representative Leo Ryan, Jones ordered his followers to join him in suicide. Some did so voluntarilly. Others were killed by enforcers who killed themselves when the job was done.