S2E22: ”Branch Davidians Part 1”

Part 1 of Season 2, Episode 22 of The Eldritch Estate is about the Branch Davidians. During this episode we will cover the foundation of the Branch Davidians as well as the history of Vernon Powell, who eventually become David Koresh, the leader of the Branch Davidians. Part 2 will detail the involvement of the ATF, the raid on the Mount Carmel Center, and the 51 day standoff which ultimately ended in the siege at Waco, TX.

 

References for this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branch_Davidians

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Branch-Davidian

https://www.vox.com/2018/4/19/17246732/waco-tragedy-explained-david-koresh-mount-carmel-branch-davidian-cult-25-year-anniversary

WACO SIEGE: Days That Shaped America: History Channel https://youtu.be/9spJkA7nhBk