History's Infamous And Dangerous Cult Leaders

[Aussie Pete]

As I sit here in my hotel room in Tokyo, Japan posting this article, I'm reminded why I'll be sticking to taxis and steering clear of the subway

Serial killer and cult leader Charles Manson was imprisoned on multiple life sentences following a murderous rampage in 1969 with a group of followers.

A scene at the Jonestown mass suicide site where 918 people died after Jim Jones led his followers to their deaths.

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[southwest]

You take taxis in Tokyo? You must have lots of cash

 

[counsel]

Jim Jones must have some real charm to persuade 918 people to kill themselves

 

[kitkat]

murderous rampage in 1969 with a group of followers

That's more than 40 years ago