LOPEZ, Vincent, Jr.

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Last Name
 
LOPEZ
Given Names
 
Vincent, Jr.
AKA's
 
Better known as
 
Date of Birth
 
2/26/1963
Age at Death
 
15
Place of Birth
 
Oakland, California
Race
 
Latin
Gender
 
Male
Religion
 
Family Tree
 
Birth Mother
 
Birth Father
 
Walter J. Jones (guardian)
Siblings
 
Partner
 
Children
 
Non-Temple Relatives
 
(birth parents) Gloria Apodaca; Vincent Lopez
Body Identification Number
 
[Identified in Serial 1847] #53-I
Burial Location
 
Remains claimed by next of kin; burial location unknown
Source of Death Information
 
FBI document 89-4286-1302 (prepared 12/78)
Entry into Guyana
 
6/15/1976
Residence (US)
 
Residence (JT)
 
Cottage 24
Occupation in U.S./Skills, Talents & Interests
 
(minor)
Occupation in Jonestown (Temple Records)
 
(minor)
Jonestown Roles (FBI Records)
 
Government Income
 
Discrepancies
 
FBI document 89-4286-1302 (prepared 12/78) gives two birthdates; alternate is 2/13/1963; passport DOB above
Remembrances
 
“Your troubled young life was brutally taken from you by the people who were supposed to be your guardians. You lived and loved one like everyone does, you had dreams and plans for the future, waste. I choose to remember you Vincent, you were here and you mattered very much. Rest in peace, Vincent. ” - Daniel H

“You were one of the very few to stand up to Jones. He told you to dance like a trained monkey in order to get of off the Learning Crew. You flat out refused even as he had the entire crowd up in arms against you. You had the courage of a lion and chose to remain doing the hardest work in Jonestown rather than to cower to Jones or his threats. Bravo young man you earned my respect.” - Anonymous