Waco

Revelations of Waco: Ruby Ridge

Former FBI negotiator Gary Noesner and former ATF agent John Risenhoover take you through the real story of the Ruby Ridge hostage situation.

Revelations of Waco: Church and State

Theologians explain how a young man named Vernon Howell came to change his name and become the leader of the Branch Davidians.

Revelations of Waco: Operation Showtime

ATF officers and Branch Davidian survivors recount the first day of the infamous raid on the Mt. Carmel compound.

Revelations of Waco: Psychology of Belief

Survivors of Waco provide their view about how David Koresh could influence their minds and actions.

Revelations of Waco: How Not To Negotiate With Believers

FBI Agent Gary Noesner provides his insights during his time at Mt. Carmel while negotiating with David Koresh.

Revelations of Waco: The Legacy of Waco

Survivors of Waco, along with FBI agents and officers, explore their thoughts about the lasting affects of the devastation upon the Mt. Carmel Branch Davidians.

Behind the Story: Visions and Dreams

Behind the Story: The Strangers Across the Street

Behind the Story: Operation Showtime

Behind the Story: Of Milk and Men

Behind the Story: Stalling for Time

Behind the Story: Day 51

Visions and Omens

The ATF gets a tip of suspicious activity involving weapons taking place among a small religious community led by David Koresh and located at the Mount Carmel Center just outside of Waco, Texas.

The Strangers Across the Street

ATF agent Jacob Vasquez begins undercover surveillance on the Mount Carmel compound and befriends David Koresh in hopes of finding illegal weapons or other activity.

Operation Showtime

The ATF siege is in motion. Assault vehicles storm the Mount Carmel compound and gunfire is exchanged, which begins a 51-day standoff.

Of Milk and Men

Negotiations intensify as the Branch Davidians refuse to surrender. As David Koresh waits for a sign from God, the lack of food and medical treatment tests both the Davidians’ faith and law enforcement’s patience.

Stalling for Time

For a moment, it seems like the end of the stalemate is nearing when the FBI’s tactical division turns up the heat with psy-ops on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.

Day 51

The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.