Maria Katsaris
Maria S. Katsaris | |
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| Born | June 9, 1953 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 1978 (aged 25) |
| Cause of death | Suicide, likely by cyanide poisoning |
| Occupation | Financial secretary |
| Known for | Leadership figure in Peoples Temple cult, Jonestown massacre |
| Family | Steven Katsaris (father) Anthony Katsaris (brother) |
Maria Katsaris (June 9, 1953 – November 18, 1978) was a member of the Peoples Temple cult led by Jim Jones. She is known for being one of the most high-ranking figures in Temple leadership and one of Jim Jones' lovers.