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David Koresh ( / kəˈrɛʃ /; born Vernon Wayne Howell; August 17, 1959 – April 19, 1993) was an American cult leader [2] who played a central role in the Waco siege of 1993. [3] [4] As the head of the Branch Davidians, a religious sect and offshoot of the Seventh-day Adventists, Koresh claimed to be its final prophet.
Mar 27, 2023 · David Koresh was the leader of the Branch Davidians, a religious sect that received national attention during a deadly standoff with federal law enforcement officials near Waco, Texas.
Jan 24, 2018 · David Koresh, born Vernon Howell, was the charismatic leader of the Branch Davidians, taking over control in 1987 after the death of the group’s predecessor, according to FBI records.
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Apr 19, 2018 · It’s the story of a maniacal and apocalypse-minded cult leader, David Koresh, whose delusional stubbornness led to the deaths of 76 people.
Jan 2, 2018 · Who was David Koresh: Ex-followers describe life inside apocalyptic religious sect involved in 1993 Waco siege. Survivors of the 1993 Waco massacre describe living under David Koresh's rule. By ...
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BIOGRAPHY: David Koresh was born Vernon Wayne Howell in Houston, Texas in 1959 to a 15-year old single mother. He never knew his father and was raised by his grandparents. In his late night...
Nov 28, 2023 · Stephan Talty's book traces the life and death of the leader of the Branch Davidians, who believed in Armageddon and stockpiled weapons. The siege of Waco in 1993 ended in a deadly fire and a tragedy that inspired Timothy McVeigh's bombing.
