Topic: Michael Madsen

Richard Keyes, an officer in the Republic of Texas Embassy Guard, discusses his involvement in the May 1997 Fort Davis standoff. Keyes describes himself as a political prisoner following the siege that lasted from April 27th through May 3rd, 1997. The segment introduces the death of Michael Madsen, who was killed by Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers during the event.

Richard Keyes describes the harrowing escape from the embassy alongside Michael Madsen, involving a pursuit by 400 armed men, dogs, and aircraft. He notes that pursuit vanished shortly after Madsen was killed on May 5th. Keyes criticizes the Dallas Morning News and reporter Mr. Slover for focusing on his whereabouts during the summer rather than the political implications of the Republic of Texas movement.