The Waco Siege Was Worse Than You Think

The siege at David Koresh’s Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas lasted for 51 days and showed the world just how badly the FBI could mess something up. And with Paramount’s Waco now on Netflix, a new generation is learning about the tragedy. Here’s why the siege was worse than you think. Every leader has to rise to power, but before David Koresh rose to become the leader of the Branch Davidians, it was George Roden who ruled the cult. According to the New York Times, Koresh wasn’t especially fond of R