David Koresh

David Koresh (born Vernon Wayne Howell; August 17, 1959 – April 19, 1993) was the American leader of the Branch Davidians religious sect.

Koresh was responsible for the 51-day Waco siege. 

 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. Branch Dividian Steve Schneider shot and killed Koresh, then killed himself, according to the FBI.

 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.

 Related pages 

 Cult
 Cult suicide
 Waco siege
 Branch Dividians

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