Texas Secessionists Standoff : The 1997 Republic of Texas "War".

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, Donna Marie.

Contributor:

Noesner, Gary.

Series:

The Texas Experience, Books Made Possible by Sarah '84 and Mark '77 Philpy Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Separatist movements.

Hostage negotiations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (330 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

College Station : Texas A&M University Press, 2023.

Summary:

This book by Donna Marie Miller delves into the 1997 Republic of Texas standoff in Fort Davis, exploring the events, key individuals, and ideologies involved. The narrative centers on Jo Ann Turner, who became ensnared in the Republic of Texas movement led by Richard McLaren. Through interviews and detailed recounting, the book highlights the psychological and social dynamics that led Turner and others into the movement, which claimed Texas was illegally annexed by the United States. The book also examines the response of Texas law enforcement, particularly the Texas Rangers, and their strategic handling of the weeklong hostage situation. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of charismatic leadership and the impact of false ideologies on vulnerable individuals. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Part I: Before the ROT War

1. Jo Ann Canady Turner's Arrest, April 22, 1997

2. Jo Ann Canady's Childhood

3. Bill Turner

4. Foreclosure

5. Richard Lance McLaren

6. The Birth of the ROT Militia

7. Jo Ann Canady Turner's Incarceration

Part II: The ROT War

8. The ROT Takes Hostages

9. Day One: Standoff at the ROT Embassy

10. Day Two: The Media Creates "Satellite City"

11. Day Three: Texas Rangers Move Closer

12. Day Four: Supporters Attempt to Join the Rebellion

13. Day Five: The Texas Rangers Show Restraint

14. Day Six: Robert Scheidt Surrenders

15. Day Seven: The McLarens Surrender as Two ROT Members Escape

16. Day Eight: Deactivating Explosives in the DMR

17. Day Nine: Mike Matson Dies

18. Day Ten: The Search for Richard Keyes Ends in the Mountains

Part III: After the ROT War

19. State Trial for the ROT, and the Worst of Times for the Turners

20. The Turners Leave the Country at the End of the ROT's First Federal Trial

21. The Turners Return as ROT Members Await Another Federal Trial

22. The Turners Become Home Stagers and ROT Members Imprisoned

23. Ninety-Nine Years Imprisonment for Richard Lance McLaren

24. Kelly Turner's Murder

25. The ROT Today

Epilogue

Acknowledgments

Notes

Bibliography

Index

A gallery of photos follows page.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781648430992

OCLC:

1440669741