Summary: David Koresh, born Vernon Wayne Howell, became an internationally name in 1993 as he led many of his followers in The Branch Davidians, and himself, to violent deaths after a 51-day standoff with the FBI. We focus on Koresh and how his childhood filled with abandonment and rejection led to his troubling reign as a controlling cult leader. Sponsors! Waco, presented by Paramount Network - This episode is brought to you by Waco, a 6-part television event that tells the story of one of the most shocking sieges in U.S. history. Waco premieres Wednesday, January 24th on Paramount Network.
