Deadly Standoffs

Beginning in the 1970's, the organization began to rise up in Philadelphia, PA. Described as a unique blend of black power and flower power, their fight against police brutality and oppression escalated over time.

Randy and Vicki Weaver retreated to the mountainside of Ruby Ridge, believing a secluded life would protect their family from society and the FBI.

The religious sect Branch Davidians is nearly synonymous with David Koresh, and rumors of his transformation into a cult leader swirl in Waco Texas in the early 1990's.

Leroy Schweitzer takes the opportunity to break away from the United States and take advantage of everyone that decides to follow him.

The movement for Texas to gain independence splits into factions and takes a dangerous turn. When rivalling groups start taking hostages - the Texas Rangers must intervene.

Tom Crosslin and his life partner Rolland Rohm, who held annual marijuana festivals there. After the suspicious death of a local teenager, the farm falls under investigation for months.