REPORT OF FIRE SCENE INVESTIGATION
This report relates to the cause and origin of a fire that occurred on April 19, 1993 at the structure known as the "Branch Davidian compound" located near Waco, Texas.
STATUTES VIOLATED
This report establishes that the fire was the result of an intentional act by a person or persons inside the compound and in in violation of state and federal criminal laws including but limited to: Title 7, Section 28.02 of the Texas Penal Code (Arson), and Title 18, Section 844(i) of the U. S. Code.
Furthermore, if the prosecution establishes that a person intentionally causes the death of an individual in the course ot committing or attempting to commit Arson, the person may be trie,j for Capital Murder as defined under Title 5, Section 19.03 T.P.C. punishable by life imprisonment or death.
CAUSE AND ORIGIN
This fire was caused by the intentional act(s) of a person or persons inside the compound. Fires were set in three separate areas of the structure identified as points of origin 1, 2, and 3. This investigation establishes that these fires occurred in areas significantly distant from each other and in a time frame that precludes any assumption of a single ignition source or accidental cause.
Furthermore, the physical evidence collected at the scene included the remains of several metal containers commonly used for the storage of flammable liquids. These containers were collected by members of the Texas Rangers crime scene team and remain in their custody. Samples of fire debris were also collected and proof of flammable liquids was established through the use of an accelerant detection dog and through laboratory analysis. Further details are included in other sections of this report.
Point of origin #1 is further identified as the second floor, front section of the building, southeast corner.
Point of origin #2 is further identified as the first floor, mid section of the building in or near the area identified as the dining room.
Point of origin #3 is further identified as the first floor, right side (east) of the building identified as the chapel area.
Investigative findings further confirm that flammable liquids were used to accelerate the spread and intensity of the fire.
https://www.justice.gov/archives/pu...ral-events-waco-texas-appendix-d-arson-report
From The Dallas Morning News:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/cri...a-self-fulfilling-prophecy-of-their-doomsday/