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Branch Davidian child reunited with her family

December 30, 2017 / 02:52

This episode discusses the release of children from the Branch Davidian compound, focusing on Ursula Germann's efforts to reunite with her sister Joanne. Key topics include the legal battles surrounding the children's custody and the emotional reunions of families.

Ursula Germann, who traveled from Hawaii, is trying to convince the court to release her seven-year-old sister Joanne. The episode highlights the challenges faced by Ursula as she competes with relatives from New Zealand and the state of Texas for custody.

After a tense wait, Ursula receives a call from the state confirming that she and Joanne will be reunited. The emotional moment is described as akin to winning a beauty pageant, emphasizing the joy of the reunion.

The episode also touches on the impact of this reunion on both sisters' lives, with Ursula reflecting on her childhood in Hawaii and the bond they share.

TLDR

Ursula Germann fights to reunite with her sister Joanne after their release from the Branch Davidian compound.

Episode

2:52
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it will be to us a tremendous sign if the children start coming out again no children have been released from the
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Branch Davidian compound in almost two weeks the last kids out 21 in all had been sent off by their parents to become
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Ward's of the state I haven't seen them yet the courts are now deciding their fate and relatives
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from around the world are coming to Waco and fight to take them home have you been worried about Joanne these years
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yes Ursula Germann has come from Hawaii to try to convince the court to release her
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seven-year-old sister Joanne it won't be easy there's an aunt from New Zealand who wants Joanne and beyond that the
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state of Texas might just decide to keep her okay good cuz that makes a big difference you know
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unless you miss you a lot you know it's hard isn't it it is this whole thing is just so necessary you know but you know
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be positive Lee she's out of there after two weeks Ursula is waiting for her answer
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where will Joanne go hello well yesterday a call from the state thank you I'm so happy now if you're like I've
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just won like Miss Universe it's decided Ursula and her sister are a family again
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say bye we see you get on that plane and that plane takes off as a seven-year-old
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girl what happened to your life after that I went to paradise I got to grow up in Hawaii
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my sister had some learning curves along the way of you know how to raise a kid I
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thought that my childhood it was pretty normal I really think I'm very lucky to have my sister in my life do you
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remember that time when you first laid eyes on her you were seven years old and the minute that I saw her it was one of
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those things where you just you know

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 100
    Best writing
    Quality / Craft
  • 75
    Most emotional
  • 70
    Most heartwarming
  • 70
    Most satisfying

Episode Highlights

  • Ursula's Fight for Joanne
    Ursula Germann travels from Hawaii to fight for her sister's release from state custody.
    “It won't be easy; the state of Texas might just decide to keep her.”
    @ 00m 39s
    December 30, 2017
  • Reunion at Last
    Ursula and her sister Joanne are finally reunited after a long struggle.
    “Ursula and her sister are a family again!”
    @ 02m 00s
    December 30, 2017

Episode Quotes

  • I'm so happy now if you're like I've just won like Miss Universe!
    Branch Davidian child reunited with her family
  • I really think I'm very lucky to have my sister in my life.
    Branch Davidian child reunited with her family

Key Moments

  • Waiting for Answers01:29
  • Family Reunion02:00
  • Life After Release02:14

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