In August 1992, there was an incident in Ruby Ridge, Boundary County, Idaho that involved an 11-day siege of a cabin occupied by a family called the Weavers. According to Britannica, this family consisted of Randy Weaver, his family, and a friend named Kevin Harris. Randy was a self-proclaimed white separatist.
For 11 days, the FBI and U.S. marshals had a standoff with the occupants of the cabin. This resulted in the death of Randy’s wife, Vickie, and his 14-year-old son Sammy. Furthermore, a U.S. Marshal named William Degan was also killed.
According to Homework.Study.com the Weaver family still owns the property where the cabin was situated. However, due to decay and time, the cabin ceases to exist. Currently, only its foundation remains.
Who was Randy Weaver?
Randy Weaver was the main man behind the 1992 Ruby Ridge. He was a survivalist and self-proclaimed white separatist. The Ruby Ridge took the lives of his wife and son. Even though he was charged with several crimes such as murder, conspiracy, and assault, he was acquitted for most of them.
Furthermore, according to the Los Angeles Times, The Justice Department paid him $3.1 million in compensation.
This complicated case will be covered on FBI True: Ruby Ridge: The Real Story, which will air on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 10:00 pm on CBS.
The synopsis of FBI True: Ruby Ridge: The Real Story according to Memorable TV reads, “The FBI is getting ready to launch a final assault on the remote cabin where fugitive Randy Weaver is hiding out when they make a horrifying discovery that delays the operation.”
It further states, “FBI agents share terrifying tales of missions carried out by the bureau in the United States and around the world, as well as the highs and lows of their careers. What decisions did they make when everything was on the line?”
