the deaths of 913 people at jones town gayana. jim jones started his people's temple in san francisco and eventually moved it to gayana. but scandals led most of his followers to gayana in 1978. congressman leo ryan led a small delegation to gayana to investigate complaints. his constituents said some of their family members were being held against their will. the congressman and four other people died as they attempted to board jet planes to leave. >> reporter: november 17, 1978 congressman leo ryan and a group of journalist arrive at a tiny airstrip in jones town. they have brought with them some bay area people who fear that their family members are being held against their will in this remote place. some of these visitors will die here. a 40 minute truck ride brings them to jones town where jim jones has told his followers they must make a good impression. >> i got off the jet and i thought this is a viable community. they had a clinic, they looked like a thriving community in the jungle. >> i think that all of you know that y