Deadly Standoff takes you to the front lines of America’s most deadly and infamous sieges, delving into the stories behind some of the most devastating standoffs in recent US history; from the early tensions that sparked these confrontations, to their deadly conclusions
S1 E1: The Move Bombing
The MOVE Bombing: The MOVE organisation rose up in 1970s Philadelphia. A unique blend of black power and flower power, their fight against police oppression escalated over time.
S1 E2: Ruby Ridge
Ruby Ridge: Randy and Vicki Weaver were involved in an 11-day siege after retreating to the mountainside of Ruby Ridge. Re-examine the deadly 1992 standoff which left two dead.
S1 E3: Waco Burning
On Feb 28th 1993, in the hitherto peaceful community of Axtell, Texas, law enforcement agents attempted to search the compound of a religious sect known as the Branch Davidians.
S1 E4: Montana Freemen Militia
�The Montana Freemen� were a militant Christian Patriot movement who declared their land free from the authority of any government.
S1 E5: War of The Republic of Texas
Rick McLaren believed Texas remained an independent Republic after the American Civil War. He wasn�t alone in his bizarre beliefs, either; he led a militia-style movement known as �The Republic of Texas�.
S1 E6: Burning Rainbow Farm
Rainbow Farm was the epicenter of the drug movement in Michigan. Owned by Tom Crosslin and Rollie Rohm, the farm hosted peaceful events supporting the legalisation of marijuana.