the false prophet of Waco
- Apr 20, 2026
- 0:34
- Short
[Part 1 of 3] In 1981, a 20-year-old named Vernon Howell drove more than two hours from his hometown in east Texas to visit a church near Waco that was home to a group known as the Branch Davidians. Vernon would be welcomed into the church’s fold, setting off a course of events that would ultimately end in tragedy and permanently alter the United States of America.
CREDITS Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer
SOCIAL LINKS
Website https://www.casefilepodcast.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/casefile Twitter https://twitter.com/case_file Instagram https://www.instagram.com/casefilepodcast Patreon https://www.patreon.com/casefile Casefile Presents https://casefilepresents.com
RESOURCES
Brief Summary
Vernon Howell's journey to the Branch Davidians leads to the tragic Waco standoff.
Key points
- Vernon's Journey Begins. In 1981, Vernon Howell travels to a church in Waco, Texas, joining the Branch Davidians.
