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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 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.
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...
Apr 19, 2018 · The siege of David Koresh's Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas, was a tragic and controversial event that challenged our definition of "cult." Learn about the history, beliefs, and legacy of the group that ended in a deadly firefight with the FBI.
Apr 19, 2023 · — The 51-day standoff with David Koresh and his cult followers culminated today in a fiery spectacle that ended with the apparent deaths of more than 80 men, women and children in what...
BIOGRAPHY: David Koresh. 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...
