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A Look Back at the Waco Siege 30 Years Later
April 16, 2023
An upcoming Showtime drama series, "Waco: The Aftermath," explores what happened in the wake of the tragedy. It's been 30 years since the standoff between armed members of the Branch Davidian cult, led by the self-appointed prophet, David Koresh, and federal agents. The tragedy ended with 86 people killed, including 28 children. To this day, what started the final conflagration after the 51-day standoff remains in dispute.