David Koresh
David Koresh was the leader of the Branch Davidians, a religious sect that gained national attention during a deadly standoff with law enforcement officials.
Vernon Wayne Howell
Religious Leader
1959
April 19, 1993
34
Houston, Texas
David Koresh, a notorious figure, led the Branch Davidians, a religious sect that came into the limelight during the fatal Waco siege in 1993. He proclaimed himself as a messiah and had multiple wives within the group. Koresh produced religious music albums and promoted the accumulation of weapons. He was also accused of child abuse and sexual misconduct. Despite his contentious actions, some of his music has gained traction within specific religious and conspiracy theory circles.