it is incredibly important to consider psychological theories as well as Koresh’s background to aid in understanding his devious behaviour and why he may have done what he did. The theories provide reason for why he could have possibly chosen to be the cause of the deaths of nearly 80 people. His rough childhood, the negative influences in his life and the lack of family support probably drove him over the edge. Theories help us understand what possibly goes through a criminal’s head as well as how to prevent unfortunate incidents from reoccuring in the future.