Bundyville: The Remnant Episode 4: The Homeland
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Jul 15, 2019 A deep look at how a rural county became a training ground for anti-government and white supremacist organizing. The story covers revival gatherings that recast patriots as victims and a martyr narrative that fuels retaliatory violence. It traces historic compounds, violent cells, and regional networks that sought a white homeland. Modern strategies and local ties are linked to earlier extremist projects.
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The American Redoubt Draws Isolationists
- The inland Northwest, labeled the American Redoubt, attracts libertarians and preppers seeking isolation and safety.
- That migration creates a political and cultural landscape distinct from coastal Washington and Idaho.
Keenan Lawsuit Toppled Aryan Nations
- Leah Sattilli recounts how the Aryan Nations compound collapsed after the Keenan family's lawsuit following a violent roadside abduction.
- The lawsuit bankrupted the group and the compound's auction and demolition dispersed white supremacists into nearby counties like Stevens.
Reporter Confronted At Aryan Nations Gate
- Bill Moreland describes attending a cross burning at the Aryan Nations and facing armed guards who threatened him at the gate.
- He persisted reporting despite intimidation because readers needed to know who was terrorizing their community.
