Maria Katsaris

Maria S. Katsaris
Born(1953-06-09)June 9, 1953
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 18, 1978(1978-11-18) (aged 25)
Jonestown, Guyana
Cause of deathSuicide, likely by cyanide poisoning
OccupationFinancial secretary
Known forLeadership figure in Peoples Temple cult, Jonestown massacre
FamilySteven Katsaris (father)
Anthony Katsaris (brother)

Maria Katsaris (June 9, 1953 – November 18, 1978)[1] was a member of the Peoples Temple cult led by Jim Jones. She is known for being one of the most high-ranking figures in Temple leadership and one of Jim Jones' lovers.[2]

  1. ^ "KATSARIS, Maria S." Alternative Considerations of Jonestown & Peoples Temple. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  2. ^ Cahill, Tim (1979-01-25). "In the Valley of the Shadow of Death: Guyana After the Jonestown Massacre". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-10-27.