Jones then ordered a mass murder-suicide that claimed the lives of 909 commune members, 304 of them children; almost all of the members died by drinking Flavor Aid laced with cyanide. Buildings fell into disrepair and weeds encroached on fields. ). Jones's message of economic socialism and racial equality, along with the integrated nature of Peoples Temple, proved attractive, especially to students and racial minorities. Of these victims, the most married in 1967. The court file was sealed, and the judge ordered that records of the arrest be destroyed. [139], Jones became active in San Francisco politics and was able to gain contact with prominent local and state politicians. James Warren Jones".[200]. Many parents decided to keep their kids away from Jones as a result of the issue. [163][164], By the summer of 1974, land and supplies were purchased in Guyana. [240] Some slipped into the jungle just as the death ritual began; one man hid in a ditch. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. [204][203], Jones's paranoia increased in Jonestown as he became fearful of a government raid on the commune. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces Jim Jon Prokes lived Thanks for your help! [28] Jones acted as a dictator over the other kids, ordering them to goosestep together and beating those who disobeyed. After a prolonged period of not hearing from Carolyn, the Moores visited Potter Valley, where they discovered that Carolyn was living alone, Larry having gone to Reno to arrange a quickie divorce. [191], In the autumn of 1977, Timothy Stoen and other Temple defectors formed a "Concerned Relatives" group because they had family members in Jonestown who were not being permitted to return to the United States. [116] Jones concealed the communist aspects of his teachings until the late 1960s, following the relocation of Peoples Temple to California, where he began to gradually introduce his full beliefs to his followers. In June 1978, Deborah Layton, a Peoples Temple member who escaped Jonestown six months before the massacre, provided the group with a further affidavit detailing crimes by the Temple and substandard living conditions in Jonestown. [7] The Moores were surprised by Carolyn's relationship with Larry, who seemed comparatively quiet and passive. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [11] A 1974 affidavit by Marceline Jones requested that all her mothering responsibilities be taken on by Carolyn in the event of her death. [27] Jones would tell his future wife Marceline that Mao Tse-tung was his hero. There was an error deleting this problem. Divine's wife rose up and accused Jones of being the devil in disguise and demanded he leave. Jones was facing increasing scrutiny in the summer of 1978 when he hired JFK assassination conspiracy theorists Mark Lane and Donald Freed to help make the case of a "grand conspiracy" against the Temple by U.S. intelligence agencies. "[204] Timofeyev declared Jonestown in "harmony of theory" with "Marx, Engels, Lenin" and the "practical implementation of some fundamental features of this theory," and personally thanked Jim Jones. If you see me as your friend, I'll be your friend. [161], In a newspaper interview, Jones indicated that he would rather settle his commune in a communist country like China or the Soviet Union, and was saddened about his inability to do so. James Warren Jones", "Followership in Peoples Temple: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", "Jonestown Autopsies: Carolyn Moore Layton", "Q042 Transcript, by Fielding M. McGehee III", "Jones plotted cyanide deaths years before Jonestown", "The Forensic Investigation of Jonestown Conducted by Dr. Leslie Mootoo: A Critical Analysis", "Jonestown Death Ritual Described by Survivor", "Jonestown and City Hall slayings eerily linked in time and memory", "Outside the Lines: Grandson of Jonestown founder is making a name for himself", "Guyana InquestInterviews of Cecil Roberts & Cyril Mootoo", "November 18 1978 Letter from Marceline Jone", "Parent Church is Chagrined by Evolution of Jones's Cult", Raven: The Untold Story of Rev. [107] To raise money, Jones briefly returned to the revival circuit, traveling and holding healing campaigns with Latter Rain groups. [211] Meals were meager and workers were often hungry. As awareness reached the public, outsiders refused to accept Jones's attempt to blame them for the deaths. Another Elmer Gantry. [230], Jones told Temple members that the Soviet Union would not give them passage after the airstrip shooting. [50] Jones became frustrated with the persecution of communists in the U.S.[51] Reflecting back on his participation in the Communist Party, Jones said that he asked himself, "How can I demonstrate my Marxism? Jones was wildly cheered at a meeting of the NAACP and the Urban League when he encouraged his audience to be more militant, capping his speech with, "Let my people go!". Jones was the leader of the cult and ordered his followers to drink cyanide-laced punch, which they did. This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 20:06. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [256] Graham was joined by other prominent Christian leaders in alleging that Jones was demonically possessed. [27] But as World War II started, Jones developed an intense interest in the Nazi Party. Please try again later. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [149] A doctor involved in the investigation accused Jones of "quackery" and challenged Jones to give tissue samples of the material he claimed fell off people when they were healed of cancer. She married fellow ex-temple member, Mike Cartmell. There was a problem getting your location. [249] Jones was found dead on the stage of the central pavilion; he was resting on a pillow near his deck chair with a gunshot wound to his head. Unfortunately, Jim's remains were buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Oakland, California. Nov 18 1978. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [250] Jones's body was later moved for examination and embalming. Carolyn Louise Moore Layton (July 13, 1945 - November 18, 1978) was a leadership figure within Peoples Temple and a long-term partner of Temple leader Jim Jones.Along with other inner circle members, she assisted in the planning of the mass murder-suicide that took place in Jonestown, Guyana on November 18, 1978. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Jim Jones and his People's Temple [26] Although he studied different political systems, Jones did not espouse any radical political views in his youth. He was seen staggering and urinating in public, but this was due to prostatitis for a short time towards the end of Jonestown in late October 1978, not the entirety of Jonestown. [154], In 1973, Ross Case, a former follower of Jones, began working with a group in Ukiah to investigate Peoples Temple. She worked for the summer as an elevator operator in San Francisco. [5] She was concerned with social justice and identified as a Communist. [249], The supporters of Peoples Temple, especially politicians, had a difficult time explaining their connections to Jones following the deaths. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Grief Support. Jim Jon Prokes was born on January 31, 1975 in Oakland, Alameda County, California United States, and died at age 3 years old on November 18, 1978 in Guyana. [18] His mother claimed that she was disturbed when she caught him imitating the pastor of the local Apostolic Pentecostal Church and she unsuccessfully attempted to prevent him from attending the church's services. [87] His wife confided to her friends that he was becoming increasingly paranoid and fearful. birth to a son, fathered by Jim Jones, Jonestown had about 50 settlers at the start of 1977 who were expanding the commune, but it was not ready to handle a large influx of settlers. In 1956, Jones began to be influenced by Father Divine and the Peace Mission movement. Some of the information displayed may be restricted. On Nov. 18, 1978, Jim Jones directed his followers to kill a U.S. congressman and numerous journalists who had come to Jonestown. [249], Investigations into the Jonestown massacre were conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Congress. memorial page for Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes (31 Jan 1975-18 Nov 1978), Find a Grave Memorial ID 31101188, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland . [155] Reports of Case's activity reached Jones, who became increasingly paranoid that the authorities were after him. [112] Jones planted loyal members of Peoples Temple in the classes to help him with recruitment. google_ad_width = 728; Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. Jim Jones 1931 - 1978 . If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. It's a question of my son's future. The following summer, Larry began alternate civilian service at the state mental hospital in Talmage, Mendocino County. when he died at the age of 3. In 1980, when he was only 5 years old, on December 8th, ex-Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman in front of his home - the Dakota - in New York City. Read more about Jonestown at "Alternative Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Failed to report flower. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart As Jim Jones was a Religious leader, he launched a moment named Peoples Temple that helped the poor and included racial integration. Within a month, the Moores were receiving letters from their daughter about her progressive new church, Peoples Temple. [7] Ultimately, Jones's involvement in organising baseball leagues ended when he callously murdered a dog in front of players by dropping it from a window. Jones distinguished himself through civil rights activism, founding the Temple as a fully integrated congregation, and promoting socialism. [110], In California, Jones took a job as a history and government teacher at an adult education school in Ukiah. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Description. in California and after the group's move [212] According to Teri Buford O'Shea, one of the few escapees from Jonestown, sleep deprivation was one of the most effective methods of controlling Jones's followers. Members who joined Peoples Temple turned over all their assets to the church in exchange for free room and board. Jim passed away on month day 1978, at age 3. By DB Kelly / Updated: Feb. 13, 2022 3:30 pm EST. [12], In 1972, Carolyn's youngest sister, Annie, visited the Temple and was convinced to stay. [84] When swastikas were painted on the homes of two black families, Jones walked through the neighborhood, comforted the local black community and counseled white families not to move. By 1973, Peoples Temple reached 2,570 members,[114] with 36,000 subscribers to its fundraising newsletter. In the 1978 Jonestown massacre, more than 900 Americans drank a poisonous cocktailnot actual Kool-Aidlaced with deadly cyanide. Ann Moore also died of a gunshot wound to the head. "[230], In the early evening of November 18, Temple member Sharon Amos in Georgetown received a radio message from Jonestown telling the members there to exact vengeance on the Temple's foes before committing revolutionary suicide. By the early 1970s, Jones began deriding traditional Christianity as "fly away religion", rejecting the Bible as being a tool to oppress women and non-whites. Rev. The child's mouth was filled with poison using a syringe without a needle, and Paul then injected more poison into her own mouth. and giving the Nazi salute to German prisoners of war who were travelling through their town on their way to a detention facility. The IAoG had few requirements for ordaining ministers and they were also accepting of divine healing practices. a This is a carousel with slides. Also, another five individuals You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California, USA. ", "Accusation of Human Rights Violations by Rev. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [227] At the same time, one of the supposed defectors, Larry Layton, drew a weapon and began firing on members of the party inside the other plane, a Cessna, which included Gosney and Bagby. [142], Through his connections with California politicians, Jones was able to establish contacts with key national political figures. [236] According to Rhodes, after ingesting the poison, people were taken down a wooden walkway that led outside the pavilion. She was the mother of a child by Jones, Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes. [72] By the late 1960s, Jones came to teach he was a manifestation of "Christ the Revolution". His son Stephan speculated that his father may have directed someone else to shoot him. [54][58], Believing that the racially integrated and rapidly growing Latter Rain movement offered him a greater opportunity to become a preacher, Jones successfully convinced his wife to leave the Methodist church and join the Pentecostals. While Larry completed his studies, Carolyn started a teaching credential. Jones saw a need for publicity, and began seeking a way to popularize his ministry and recruit members. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [71] Jones was fascinated with the idea, and adapted it to promote his own utopian ideas and eventually the idea that he was himself a manifestation of God. Their disagreement was possibly related to Branham's racial teachings or Branham's increasingly vocal opposition to communism. [18] When Jones returned to Lynn in the fall, he upset his neighbourhood by explaining sexual reproduction in detail to young children. One man was forced into 'the box' underground where he stayed for days/weeks. Jones hosted local political figures at his San Francisco apartment for discussions. He played up famous members of the Disciples, including Lyndon Johnson and J. Edgar Hoover, and misrepresented the nature of his position in the denomination. [106], Jones arrived in December 1963 to find Peoples Temple bitterly divided. [203] In October 1978, Feodor Timofeyev, Soviet consul to Guyana, visited Jonestown for two days and gave a speech. After the meeting, John V Moore concluded of Jones: "A phony preacher. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jim Jon Prokes. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [157], On December 13, 1973, Jones was arrested and charged with lewd conduct for allegedly masturbating in the presence of a male undercover LAPD vice officer in a movie theater restroom near Los Angeles's MacArthur Park. Verify and try again. His wife Marceline apparently protested against killing the children; she was forcibly restrained and then joined the other adults in poisoning herself after the children had died. [34] Jones was a good student who enjoyed debating with his teachers. In 1978, in the year of Jim Jon Prokes's passing, on November 18th, Jim Jones's Peoples Temple followers committed mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana - where they had moved, from San Francisco, as a group. [42][24], Jones and Baldwin continued their relationship while he attended college, and the couple married on June 12, 1949. [49], Around this time in 1953, Jones visited a Pentecostal Latter Rain convention in Columbus, Indiana, where a woman prophesied that Jones was a prophet with a great ministry. Oops, something didn't work. Carolyn was born on July 13 1945, in Sacramento California. The stories reported on Jones's claims of divinity and exposed purported miracles as a hoax. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Diego State University. [8] Although his aunts and uncles lived close by and gave him some supervision, Jones frequently strolled his town's streets naked as a baby with no one watching over him. in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. Jones claimed he was sent to share the true meaning of the gospel which had been hidden by corrupt leaders. the United States: Autopsyfiles.org for all of your celebrity autopsy reports, : They took part in services four times a week while attending a summer religious convention at a nearby Pentecostal church. James Warren Jones and his wife, Marceline Mae Baldwin Jones. [63], Branham was known to tell attendees their name, address, and why they came for prayer, before pronouncing them healed. On Sunday, we each received an egg and a cookie. Nov 12, 1898 - Jun 1982 . 72 years shorter than "[52] Jones was surprised when a Methodist district superintendent helped him get a start in the church, even though he knew Jones to be a communist. They were released at the end of the inauguration speech of the newly elected Ronald Reagan. "[8], Over the years, Carolyn continued to write letters to her family, extolling Jones' virtues and defending the relationship. met her first husband Larry Layton while Given Names : Jim Jon (Kimo) AKA's : Layton, Kimo. (Student of hers at PVHS 19681970).The couple left Davis and moved to Potter Valley,[4] not far from Ukiah. [1] Her father, John V Moore (19192019), was a Methodist minister and a conscientious objector during WWII. [225], As members of Ryan's delegation boarded two planes at the Port Kaituma airstrip, Jonestown's Red Brigade of armed guards arrived and began shooting at them. [21] Episode 14 of Criminal Broads, a podcast about women on the wrong side of the law, closely covers Layton's story.[22]. [243] The FBI later recovered the 45-minute audio recording of the mass poisoning in progress. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [209] In one 1978 White Night drill, Jones told his followers he was going to distribute poison for everyone to drink in an act of suicide. [239] Wielding a kitchen knife, Sharon first killed Christa, and then Martin. Those who refused to drink were injected with cyanide via syringe. [126], Jones grew the Temple by purposefully targeting other churches. Loudspeakers were installed around Jonestown and sermons were played on a constant loop for the entire community to listen to. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. She is survived by two children. [70][59], Jones adopted one of the Latter Rain's key doctrines which he continued to promote for the rest of his life: the Manifested Sons of God. Jones reluctantly returned to Indiana. Race : Caucasian. Death 22 Nov 2006 (aged 54) South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California, USA. This browser does not support getting your location. In 1956, Jones made his first visit to investigate Father Divine's Peace Mission in Philadelphia. It was November 18, 1978, and the headlines were captured by a single event: a mass suicide that had taken place in the jungles of Guyana, and left 918 people dead. After spending all day working, the community gathered each evening at the central pavilion to listen to Jones preach. "[124] Drawing on a prophecy in the Book of Revelation, he taught that American capitalist culture was irredeemable "Babylon". children, Liane, Christa, and Martin. to our database of 147 people with the last name Prokes that have a birth and death date listed. He was fascinated by their pomp, their cohesion, and Hitler's total power. This led Jones to leave and establish Wings of Healing, a new church that would later be renamed Peoples Temple. In those days a parent was supposed to go with a child to school functions. [246], Jones three sons, Stephan, Jim Jr., and Tim Jones, were with the Peoples Temple's basketball team in Georgetown at the time of the mass poisoning. 65 Shockingly Normal Pictures Of Life For . The recording became known as the "Death Tape". I mean, I was so aggressive and hostile, I was ready to kill. Meanwhile, Jones's father was hospitalized multiple times due to his illness. [201], The situation at Jonestown was deteriorating in 1978. -. First Lady Rosalynn Carter met with Jones on multiple occasions, corresponded with him about Cuba, and spoke with him at the grand opening of the San Francisco headquarterswhere he received louder applause than she did. Jones's initial popularity arose from his joint campaign appearances with the movements' prominent leaders, William Branham and Joseph Mattsson-Boze, and their endorsement of his ministry. [249] San Francisco Mayor George Moscone said he vomited when he heard of the massacre, and called the friends and families of many of the victims to apologize and offer his sympathies. John Victor Stoen died in Jonestown. English [53] Jones was surprised by the endorsement, but gladly accepted the call to preach and rose to the podium to deliver a message to the crowd. With that reasoning, Jones and several members argued the group should commit "revolutionary suicide". 36 death records, 20 followers 6.95k+ favorites. He claimed that Nazis and white supremacists would put people of color into concentration camps. Jim Jon Prokes was the son of Jim Jones and Carolyn Louise Moore Layton. Kimo was sadly a victim of the Jonestown massacre by being forced to drink poisoned kook-aid. He also asserted that he substituted a cup of his own urine for the holy water once at a Catholic church. included People's Temple member, Sharon Amos and her [54][55] Jones continued to visit and speak at Pentecostal churches while serving as Methodist student pastor. Deborah Layton was born on February 7, 1953 in Tooele, Utah, USA. '", The majority of the community members were minors or the elderly, and the fewer people of working age found it difficult to keep up with the workload required to support the community. Needing a well-known figure to draw crowds, he arranged to share the pulpit again with Branham. [192] Stoen traveled to Washington, D.C., in January 1978 to visit with State Department officials and members of Congress, and wrote a white paper detailing his grievances against Jones and the Temple and to attempt to recover his son. Several members argued the group jim jon prokes cause of death commit `` revolutionary suicide '' commit `` revolutionary ''. 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