The Branch Davidians and Waco
2020 ◽
pp. 215-246
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The chapter examines the how and why of the events that led to a fifty-one day siege and ended with the deaths of over seventy Branch Davidians in April 1993. The primary sources demonstrate how the Branch Davidians were constructed as a dangerous “cult,” the ways federal law enforcement relied on this stereotype, the resulting misunderstandings that occurred in the negotiations as a result of this stereotype, and the deadly consequences. The primary sources, including media portrayals, FBI negotiation transcripts, and Koresh’s writings, provide readers with opportunities to explore the tragic results of utilizing the “cult” stereotype. The chapter ends with various perspectives on why Waco happened.
1997 ◽
Vol 1
(1)
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pp. 122-138
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2007 ◽
Vol 39
(Supplement)
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pp. S199
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