Reflections and Articles by Deborah Layton

Deborah Layton joined Peoples Temple at age 18. As a trusted aide to Jim Jones, she became embroiled in the upper-level workings of the Peoples Temple. Four weeks after her escape from Guyana, Deborah’s affidavit became front-page news across the country. Her memoir, Seductive Poison has been required reading at major universities. She can be reached through her website.

Looking Back (2018)

Chasing Serenity (2008)