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George Buchanan Roden (January 17, 1938 – December 8, 1998) was an American leader of the Branch Davidian sect, a Seventh-day Adventist splinter group. In 1987, he was evicted from the Mount Carmel Center near Waco, Texas, by his rival David Koresh.
Mar 24, 2023 · He embarked upon a sexual relationship with Lois and challenged her son, George Roden, for leadership of the group after her death.
Mar 10, 1993 · George Roden, now 55 years old, soon perceived Mr. Koresh as a rival for leadership and was also offended by the relationship with his mother, former cult members say.
Apr 19, 2018 · When George Roden went to prison for murdering another rival, Howell — who changed his name in 1990 to commemorate biblical Kings David and Cyrus (Koresh) — assumed complete control of the group.
Dec 8, 1998 · Former Branch Davidian leader George Roden, who had been in state care since he was declared insane in 1989, was found dead Monday outside a mental institution.
Mar 22, 2023 · He certainly challenged her son, George Roden, for leadership of the group – a move that led to Howell setting up a rival camp in Palestine, Texas, around 90 miles from Waco.
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The Branch Davidians (or the General Association of Branch Davidian Seventh-day Adventists) are an apocalyptic cult or doomsday cult founded in 1955 by Benjamin Roden. They regard themselves as a continuation of the General Association of Davidian Seventh-Day Adventists, established by Victor Houteff in 1935.
