SELLERS, Marvin Wesley

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Last Name
 
SELLERS
Given Names
 
Marvin Wesley
AKA's
 
Janaro, Marvin
Better known as
 
Date of Birth
 
4/9/1963
Age at Death
 
15
Place of Birth
 
Trenton, New Jersey
Race
 
Black
Gender
 
Male
Religion
 
Family Tree
  Janaro Family Tree
Birth Mother
 
Alta Sellers; Claire Elaine Janaro (guardian)
Birth Father
 
Richard Mario Janaro (guardian)
Siblings
 
Darren Richard Janaro, Mauri Kay Janaro (guardianship siblings)
Partner
 
Children
 
Non-Temple Relatives
 
Body Identification Number
 
Burial Location
 
Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland, CA
Source of Death Information
 
FBI document 89-4286-1302 (prepared 12/78)
Entry into Guyana
 
7/27/1977
Residence (US)
 
Residence (JT)
 
Cottage 52
Occupation in U.S./Skills, Talents & Interests
 
student (RYMUR 89-4286-X-5-a-26x); publications, office machines, clerical (RYMUR 89-4286-E-2-A-1pppp)
Occupation in Jonestown (Temple Records)
 
(minor); Medical staff (treatment nurse) (RYMUR 89-4286-E-2-A-1LLLL)
Jonestown Roles (FBI Records)
 
Government Income
 
Discrepancies
 
Remembrances
 
“Marvin Sellers was an awesome and enthusiastic young man. His enthusiasm actually lit up a room when he entered. He could bring anyone out of a slump, and would never leave until he did. He worked very hard in any job, but his love was for people and making sure they were they were smiling. He lived for a while in the Janaro Ranch in Redwood Valley and was wonderful with their patients, and with all of the young people everywhere. He was a born leader from the minute he entered the door, and took that position seriously. Everyone of any age knew Marvin because he made the rounds to meet people and engage in a meaningful conversation. He was the son everyone would want, and would have been an adult who could make a huge difference in the world around him. ” - Laura Johnston Kohl