In My Father's House

by Min S. Yee, Thomas N. Layton (Author)

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The story of the Layton family, including Debbie, who escaped from Jonestown; Lisa, who died there; and Larry, who is under arrest for his involvement in the airport murders.

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This gives you an intimate look into the workings of the Layton family, and several members of the family who joined the People's Temple. Three members of the family went to Guyana to live in the cult run by the Rev. Jim Jones. The youngest son, Larry was responsible for killing Congressman Leo J. Ryan.
The cult was run by fear, intimidation and violence. (

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Layton, Thomas N.	Author	main author	all editions	confirmed

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Jim Warren Jones

Debbie Layton

Lisa Layton

Laurence John "Larry" Layton

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Murder of Congressman Leo Ryan (1978-11-18)

Mass Suicide, Jonestown, Guyana (1978-11-18)

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All was silent after that. No, I heard somone crying...I listened carefully,and I noticed that it was my own crying.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Rahomon

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For Lisa Philip Layton 1915 - 1978 T. N. L.

For My Friend through Winter and Summer, Who gave me Spring and Fall M. S. Y.

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Monday, November 13, 1978, was a cool crisp day in the nation's capital.

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