Leo J. Ryan
An image from Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple, one of the productions that also features Leo J. Ryan.
Leo J. Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

May 5, 1925 — Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. (May 5, 1925 – November 18, 1978) was an American teacher and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until his assassination during the Jonestown massacre in 1978. Before that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the state's 27th district.

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

2006

Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre

Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre

2018

Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost

Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost

2018