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Sarah Rex

Sarah Rex is a writer, researcher, and genealogist who contributes regularly to San Diego State University’s Jonestown Institute. She lives in Pennsylvania.

Photo taken by FBI agents in Jonestown following the Jonestown massacre of November 18, 1978.

One Woman’s Path to Jonestown

While the events that led to the Jonestown massacre included profound tragedy, the life—and death—of one of its residents offers lessons on community and resilience.