David Koresh
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Mug Shot of Koresh |
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Born | Vernon Wayne Howell August 17, 1959 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Died | April 19, 1993 Outside Waco in McLennan County, Texas, U.S. |
(aged 33)
Occupation | Religious leader of Branch Davidians |
David Koresh (August 17, 1959 – April 19, 1993), born Vernon Wayne Howell, was the leader of a Branch Davidian religious sect, believing himself to be its final prophet. Howell legally changed his name to David Koresh on May 15, 1990. A 1993 raid by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the subsequent siege by the FBI ended with the burning of the Branch Davidian ranch outside of Waco, Texas in McLennan County. Koresh, 54 adults and 21 children were found dead after the fire.
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This is truly a sad day. One should remember the children and women that died innocently in that building. Charismatic, Anglo, and filled with self grandizement have similarities with leaders and their friends.
Seeing the trail of dust, one should recognize similarities.