Benjamin Roden, another religious leader, founded the Branch Davidians in 1955 -- after Houteff’s death led to some reorganization and splintering.In the wake of Roden’s death, his wife Lois ...

On February 28, 1993, a deadly gun battle erupted at the Branch Davidian compound outside of Waco as Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents attempted to serve warrants and arrest the group ...

Writer Jeff Guinn draws on new interviews with federal agents and surviving Branch Davidians in his account of the confrontation, which left scores of people dead, including more than 20 children.

Some experts believe that the Branch Davidians had time to escape from the fires but waited too long and became trapped. At least 20 people were shot, possibly as mercy killings, after they became ...

82 Branch Davidians, including 28 children, and four ATF agents were killed during the 51-day standoff. ... There were more than 80 Davidians still inside, including 28 children.

On the 51-day stand-off between the FBI and the Branch Davidians. Inside Mount Carmel, David's followers were waiting for something to happen.

Author Jeff Guinn has written about cult leaders Charles Manson and Jim Jones. In the book, Waco, he draws on new interviews with federal agents and surviving Branch Davidians to revisit the 1993 ...

Before becoming the Branch Davidians’ leader, Koresh was known as Vernon Howell, a member and Bible teacher under George’s leadership. However, in late 1983, Howell/Koresh led “a rival ...