On April 19, 1993, a 51-day standoff between the FBI, ATF, and the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas, ended in tragedy. Seventy-six people, including women and children, died in a fire that consumed the compound.In this episode of Stories from the Vault, we dive deep into the FBI Vault files, uncovering the planning, negotiation, and final assault that defined one of the most controversial operations in modern U.S. history. From David Koresh’s rise to the shocking fire, we explore every detail and reveal how Waco became a symbol of faith, extremism, and government overreach.🧾 Real FBI Vault Artifacts • Internal memos and negotiation logs • Surveillance photos and tactical plans • FBI reports on the aftermathFind them all at vault.fbi.gov/waco⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, death, and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised
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