Heaven's Gate

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Question 1

In which affluent San Diego County community did thirty-nine members of the Heaven's Gate group commit mass suicide in March 1997?

Question 2

Who was the charismatic co-founder and leader of Heaven's Gate, known within the movement as 'Do'?

Question 3

Which bright astronomical comet appearing in 1997 did the group believe was trailed by an alien spacecraft coming to collect their souls?

Question 4

What brand and model of black-and-white athletic sneakers did all thirty-nine members wear at the time of their deaths?

Question 5

What specific chemical mixture was determined by the San Diego Medical Examiner as the lethal cause of death?

Question 6

What items did every deceased member have placed in their uniform pockets at the time of their discovery?

Question 7

What color triangular fabric shrouds were placed respectfully over the torso and heads of each deceased member?

Question 8

Which former group member discovered the bodies on March 26 after receiving a FedEx package containing goodbye videotapes?

Question 9

What successful web design business did the group operate in the mid-1990s to support their commune expenses?

Question 10

What shoulder patch was sewn onto the dark uniforms worn by the members during the transition?

In which affluent San Diego County community did thirty-nine members of the Heaven's Gate group commit mass suicide in March 1997?