Podcast 21: David Koresh and the Branch Davidians: Siege and Aftermath

Rooted in Time, Hosts Nicole and Melody return to examine Vernon Wayne Howell, better known as David Koresh, leader of the Branch Davidians of Waco. In this podcast, we take a look at the disastrous 51 day standoff, focusing on Federal law enforcement. We also discuss the human toll the aftermath of the Siege made on survivors and their families.

[0:00:00] Introduction and Trigger Warnings[0:01:05] Opening Discussion[0:02:31] Failures of Law Enforcement[0:03:00] Lead up to the Siege[0:04:12] Weaponry and Fortified Structures[0:06:22] Accumulating Supplies[0:06:54] Preparing for the Government to Attack[0:07:46] Newspaper adds Fuel[0:09:16] Federal Investigation Underway[0:12:03] Social Services Called[0:14:18] Investigation Expands to Include the People in the Compound[0:15:03] Former Members Come Forward[0:16:31] Rumors of Child Abuse[0:19:08] Background Checks[0:20:24] Concerned about Mass Suicide[0:21:25] Shift Surveillance to Enforcement[0:22:30] Change of Administrations[0:24:15] ATF Plan[0:26:26] Media Agitation[0:27:31] ATF Acts[0:30:13] 51 Day Siege[0:35:40] Koresh Releases Children[0:37:26] Koresh Message[0:41:12] Negotiators[0:42:17] FBI Strategies[0:45:46] Social Services Placement[0:52:06] Planning to End the Siege[0:55:16] Strategies[1:00:46] Casualties[1:03:03] Survivors[1:03:03] Psychiatrist who worked with the Children released[1:16:17] Kiri Jewell Supplemental and reference materials are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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