Season 3 · Episode 3

David Koresh

April 18, 1993: One of the most notorious religious leaders in the United States, David Koresh, and 83 of his followers have been trapped inside their Waco, Texas compound for over 50 days. Unwilling to surrender and surrounded by authorities, the siege is the longest modern-day standoff in American law enforcement history. In 24 hours, however, it will all be over... And Koresh and 73 others will be dead. Featuring archival footage, dramatic reenactments, and key interviews, we'll document the final moments of the infamous preacher's life.