Episode 32: The Branch Davidians

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Episode 32: The Branch Davidians

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A charismatic leader, a devoted group of followers, and the largest military group ever gathered against civilians. The siege at Waco brought an end to David Koresh's reign. Was he a persecuted Messiah or an apocalyptic madman brought to justice by the government.
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Episode 32: The Branch Davidians

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