Topic: Ruth Riddle

3 chapters across the catalog

Justice For Davidians [Dh5aNTj6q S]
1:26:40 - 1:29:43

Justice For Davidians [Dh5aNTj6q S]

Arrest and Aftermath, Treatment of Survivors

Clive Doyle describes his escape through a hole created by a tank, only to be met by FBI agents who threatened him and demanded to know the location of the children. He details the arrest of other survivors, including Ruth Riddle, who had jumped from a second-story window with a broken ankle. Doyle claims agents treated the injured survivors with hostility, including jerking Riddle by her hair while she was in shock.

Never Seen 1995 Interview With Waco Survivor Catherine Matteson [Cw1hkGgfK34]
26:16 - 29:11

Never Seen 1995 Interview With Waco Survivor Catherine Matteson [Cw1hkGgfK34]

Grand Jury Testimony, Ruth Riddle Firearm Charges

A witness recounts grand jury testimony regarding their inability to fire a weapon due to multiple eye surgeries, refuting conspiracy charges. The segment also addresses the case of Ruth Riddle, who was sentenced to five years in prison for handing a gun to another person during the siege. It is claimed that most firearms were packed in boxes or away at a gun show when the initial ATF raid began.

Never Seen 1995 Interview With Waco Survivor Catherine Matteson [Cw1hkGgfK34]
33:22 - 35:29

Never Seen 1995 Interview With Waco Survivor Catherine Matteson [Cw1hkGgfK34]

Fire Survivors, Injuries and Casualties

The witness details the harrowing escape of survivors from the April 19 fire, including Clive Doyle and David Thibodeau. Ruth Riddle reportedly jumped from a second-story window, breaking her ankle, while others like Margie and 16-year-old Misty suffered severe burns. The account describes the confusion caused by intense heat, smoke, and CS gas during the final moments of the siege.