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In 1993, a group called the Branch Davidians, led by David Koresh, lived in a religious retreat outside Waco, Texas. They were targeted by the US government after allegations of child abuse, gun stockpiling, and methamphetamine production. The ATF conducted a raid on February 28, resulting in a shootout where four ATF agents and six Branch Davidians were killed. The FBI then surrounded the compound and subjected the occupants to psychological torture, including playing loud sounds and shining bright lights. On April 19, a fire broke out, killing 76 people, including many women and children. The government's actions were highly criticized, with evidence suggesting that they intentionally set the fire.