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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.

Ursula Germann traveled from Hawaii to Waco, Texas, to advocate for the release of her seven-year-old sister, Joanne, who had been taken as a ward of the state. The episode highlights the emotional struggle of families trying to reclaim their children.

Ursula expresses her worries about Joanne's fate, as relatives from around the world, including an aunt from New Zealand, also seek custody. The Texas courts are deliberating on the children's future.

In a pivotal moment, Ursula receives a call from the state confirming that she and Joanne can reunite. The joy of this news is likened to winning a beauty pageant.

The episode concludes with Ursula reflecting on her childhood in Hawaii after reuniting with Joanne, emphasizing the bond they share and the normalcy she found in her life.

TLDR

Ursula Germann fights to reunite with her sister Joanne after their separation at 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:

  • 80
    Most emotional
  • 80
    Most satisfying
  • 75
    Most heartwarming
  • 75
    Best overall

Episode Highlights

  • Ursula's Fight for Family
    Ursula Germann travels from Hawaii to fight for her sister Joanne's release from state custody.
    “It won't be easy, there's an aunt from New Zealand who wants Joanne.”
    @ 00m 37s
    December 30, 2017
  • Reunion Joy
    Ursula and her sister are finally reunited after a long struggle.
    “I'm so happy now if you're like I've just won like Miss Universe.”
    @ 01m 49s
    December 30, 2017
  • A New Beginning
    Joanne reflects on her life after being reunited with her sister in Hawaii.
    “I got to grow up in Hawaii.”
    @ 02m 14s
    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

  • Children Released00:05
  • Family Reunion01:49
  • Lucky to Have You02:31

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