David Koresh
David Koresh (born Vernon Wayne Howell; August 17, 1959 – April 19, 1993) was the American leader of the Branch Davidians religious sect.[1]
David Koresh | |
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 Koresh in 1987 | |
| Born | Vernon Wayne Howell August 17, 1959 |
| Died | April 19, 1993 (aged 33) |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound to the stomach or fire wounds sustained in the Waco siege |
| Body discovered | Branch Davidian ranch McLennan County, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Memorial Park Cemetery 32°21′23″N 95°22′03″W / 32.35640°N 95.36750°W |
| Occupation | Singer, guitarist, religious leader of the Branch Davidians |
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| Spouse(s) | Rachel Jones |
| Children |
and 12 others |
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Koresh was responsible for the 51-day Waco siege.[1]
April 19, 1993
On April 19, 1993, fifty-one days after the siege began, the FBI fired tear gas at/in the cult's compound and it caught on fire. At least 85 Branch Dividians died that day, including Koresh.[1] Branch Dividian Steve Schneider shot and killed Koresh, then killed himself, according to the FBI.[2][3]
Early life
Koresh was born on August 17, 1959 in Houston, Texas to a 15-year-old single mother, Bonnie Sue Clark. He joined the Branch Davidians in 1982.
David Koresh Media
FBI photo of the Mount Carmel Center engulfed in flames on April 19, 1993
Related pages
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "David Koresh | Research Starters | EBSCO Research". EBSCO. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ↑ "2ND-IN-COMMAND KILLED KORESH, FBI AGENT SAYS". scholar.lib.vt.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ↑ "Department of Justice | Report to the Deputy Attorney General on the Events at Waco, Texas: The Aftermath of the April 19 Fire". www.justice.gov. 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2025-09-27.