Lois Roden Events (2) November 3, 1987 and After: ’Loner’ David Koresh Takes Over Leadership of Waco Branch Davidians in Violent Coup 1987-11-03 February 27 - March 3, 1993: Waco Newspaper Profiles Branch Davidian Leader, Accuses Him of Child Rape and Abuse 1993-03-03