The days between February 28 and April 19, 1993, mark some of the most tragic and bizarre in American history. A series of events led to a standoff between the FBI and members of a religious group that lasted 51 days and took the lives of 86 people. The siege, which took place in Mount Carmel (just outside of Waco, Texas), was a bloody end to an unforgettable chapter in the Waco story.
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Many people remember Waco as a shocking tale about a cult that spawned decades of media coverage in books, movies, TV series, songs, and even video games. For those who don’t know much about it – or just want a refresher – this is a story that begins with a man named David Koresh…