Episode 11 Ockham's Razor, Solving The Mystery Of Q875

In the chaotic aftermath of the Jonestown massacre, one artifact continues to defy explanation: Tape Q875, the so-called “November 19 mystery tape.” Discovered among hundreds of recordings recovered from the scene, Q875 is unique as it appears to have been recorded after the mass murder-suicide when every resident of Jonestown was presumed dead. Who made this recording—and why? Its static-filled audio and eerie, found-footage quality have fueled decades of speculation. Some believe it was created by the CIA or accidentally made by the GDF. Others claim to hear the voices of Jim Jones or Maria Katsaris long after their confirmed deaths. Is Q875 a final transmission from beyond the grave, a covert operation, or a planted act of psychological warfare? In this episode of our true crime audio documentary, we’re joined by an anonymous contributor with a bold theory, one he believes finally solves the mystery of Q875. Join us as we examine one of the most controversial artifacts tied to the Jonestown tragedy, and challenge the official timeline of November 18, 1978.

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On November 18, 1978, in Jonestown, Guyana, over 900 people died in one of the largest mass murder-suicides in modern history. Locked deep within an FBI vault, the audio tapes documenting the rise and fall of Peoples Temple were sealed away until they were finally made public more than 20 years later. From Jim Jones’ shadowy beginnings as a faith healer to the final, tragic night when his devoted followers drank cyanide laced Flavor Aid, Transmissions from Jonestown pieces together the story of a movement that spiraled into catastrophe. Transmissions from Jonestown is a true crime podcast and investigative audio documentary that exposes the untold story of Peoples Temple and the Jonestown tragedy using rare archival recordings, interviews with survivors, and original research. More than the story of a cult, this is an important chapter of American history that challenges everything we thought we knew about power, belief, and the cost of blind devotion.