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Waco: Madman or Messiah
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Waco: Madman or Messiah, Part 1

Aired on Jan 28, 20181h 26m

Followers from around the world travel to Mount Carmel to hear the preaching of David Koresh, leader of the religious group The Branch Davidians. But Koresh's teachings become more and more apocalyptic.

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Waco: Madman or Messiah - Part 2

Aired on Jan 29, 20181h 26m

The raid of Mount Carmel becomes a 51-day stand-off between the Branch Davidians and the FBI. While army tanks and snipers set up outside, negotiators plead with David Koresh to release the women and children inside the compound and surrender himself.