Case 339: Waco (Part 1/3)

Episode 402 of the Casefile True Crime podcast, hosted by Casefile Presents, titled "Case 339: Waco (Part 1/3)" was published on April 18, 2026 and runs 89 minutes.

April 18, 2026 ·89m · Casefile True Crime

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[Part 1 of 3]*** Content warning: Gun violence, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, child abuse ***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.---Narration – Anonymous HostResearch & writing – Erin MunroProduction & music – Mike MigasAudio editing – Anthony TelferSign up for Casefile Premium:Apple PremiumSpotify PremiumPatreonFor all credits and sources, please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-339-waco-part-1-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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[Part 1 of 3]

*** Content warning: Gun violence, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, child abuse ***

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.

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Narration – Anonymous Host

Research & writing – Erin Munro

Production & music – Mike Migas

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

For all credits and sources, please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-339-waco-part-1-3

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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