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US cult leader, David Koresh was born in Vernon Howell located in west Texas. His mother Bonnie Holdman was only 14 when his illegitimate birth occurred. Koresh's childhood was disruptive. A dyslexic he dropped out of school in the 9th grade. He was kicked out of his SDA church for "ranting and raving" and went to Hollywood to be a rock star. After failed attempts at obtaining his dreams he went to Mt. Carmel religious commune outside Waco, Texas in 1983. It was run by a splinter faction from the SDA church who called themselves Branch Davidians that was formed by Bulgarian Victor Houteff in the 1930's. Koresh began to preach at Mt. Carmel. He even claimed to be an angel sent by God and wanted to combine rock and roll with religion. Koresh was expelled from Mt. Vernon along with 25 disciples. They went on an aimless trek until they stopped at Palestine, Texas. On Tuesday, November 3, 1987 Koresh and his followers tried to take over the Mt. Carmel commune by force. They fired machine guns at the commune, and in turn, they were fired upon. The local authorities intervened and jailed members from both sides. However Koresh got out on bail and finally took over Mt. Carmel. His rival was deemed mentally unsound and charges were dropped in the 1988 trial. Koresh was now in total control of Mt. Carmel. He began to attract largely vulnerable and insecure people to his "flock." Koresh got married to a 14 year old girl but decided that he could have a "harem of many wives." He set up a harem which he called his "house of David." Some of his concubines were as young as 10 years old. He created a goon squad he called "mighty men." Koresh then claimed he was the only one allowed to have as many "wives" as he wanted, and also the only one who could have a wife. He eventually "married" 19 female cult members and fathered at least 12 of their children. In 1990 he legally changed his name to David Koresh (a combination of "King David" and the Hebrew name for Cyrus the Great). Koresh had now become an absolute dictator. While his disciples worked on the farm in the sweltering heat he stayed inside with air-conditioning. He changed the name of the commune to Ranch Apocalypse. Koresh gradually began building an arsenal at the Ranch. They had a .50 caliber machine gun and over 300 firearms amounting to 11 tons of firepower in all. A bus was even buried to act as a bunker! The FBI became concerned about the developments at Koresh's ranch. On Sunday, February 28, 1993 they launched a command raid on the ranch. The siege lasted 51 days. Tired of waiting, the FBI fired tear gas canisters into the building and sent in tanks. A fire broke out in the building. By the time they entered the building and put out the fire they found David Koresh along with 75 followers dead that included 25 children, 12 his own.- Edward Walsh was born on 9 September 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Hard Times (1975), Another 48 Hrs. (1990) and The Natural (1984). He died on 15 December 1997 in Waco, Texas, USA.
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Billy Joe Shaver was born on 16 August 1939 in Corsicana, Texas, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Hell or High Water (2016), Crazy Heart (2009) and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001). He was married to Wanda Lynn Canady, Brenda Tindell and Jean. He died on 28 October 2020 in Waco, Texas, USA.- Robert L. Howard was born on 11 July 1939 in Opelika, Alabama, USA. He died on 23 December 2009 in Waco, Texas, USA.
- Clive Doyle was born on 24 February 1941 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is known for The Branch Davidians: In Their Own Words (2015), In Defense Of (2018) and Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997). He was married to Debborah Kaye Slawson. He died on 8 June 2022 in Waco, Texas, USA.
- Bob Richards was born on 20 February 1926 in Champaign, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Cavalcade of America (1952), ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961) and XIVth Olympiad: The Glory of Sport (1948). He was married to Vonda Joan Beaird and Mary Leah Cline. He died on 26 February 2023 in Waco, Texas, USA.
- Al Dewlen was born on 30 November 1921 in Memphis, Texas, USA. He was a writer, known for Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966), Twilight of Honor (1963) and Celebrity Playhouse (1955). He died on 17 August 2011 in Waco, Texas, USA.
- Nancy Hoyt was born on 3 September 1955 in the USA. She died on 8 December 2011 in Waco, Texas, USA.
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Roderick Clark was born on 27 February 1973 in the USA. He was an actor, known for What is Murphy's Law? (2014), Hi-Five: I Just Can't Handle It (1990) and Hi-Five: I Like the Way (The Kissing Game) (1991). He died on 17 April 2022 in Waco, Texas, USA.- Wilbur Swartz was born on 8 August 1913 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974), The Night of the Strangler (1972) and Movin' On (1974). He died on 7 July 2011 in Waco, Texas, USA.
- George H. Sauer was born on 11 December 1910 in Stratton, Nebraska, USA. He died on 5 February 1994 in Waco, Texas, USA.
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Eddy Shaver was born on 20 June 1962 in the USA. He was married to Irene Triola Shaver. He died on 31 December 2000 in Waco, Texas, USA.- Actor
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Kurt Kaiser was born on 17 December 1933 in the USA. He was an actor and composer, known for A Bronx Tale (1993), The Heart Is a Rebel (1958) and Way Out (1966). He was married to Patricia Anderson. He died on 12 November 2018 in Waco, Texas, USA.- Tom Blackburn was born on 21 March 1938 in Marlin, Texas, USA. Tom was a producer, known for Champions Forever (1989). Tom died on 24 September 2020 in Waco, Texas, USA.
- Left his birthplace of Ft Smith, Arkansas for El Paso, Texas and became a stunt coordinator in over 20 b-Westerns from 1960 to 1975, afterwards moving to Waco, Texas to become a private investigator & occasionally taking on small acting roles until his retirement.
- Jay Larsen was born on 3 December 1919 in Howard, South Dakota, USA. He was an actor, known for Murder Rap (1988). He was married to Estel Janssen. He died on 15 October 2006 in Waco, Texas, USA.
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John Edward Weems was born on 2 November 1924 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. John Edward is known for Appointment with Destiny (1971). John Edward died on 22 September 1999 in Waco, Texas, USA.- Shari Doyle was born on 1 August 1974 in Glendale, California, USA. She died on 19 April 1993 in Waco, Texas, USA.