Randy Weaver
Randy Weaver | |
|---|---|
Mugshot, taken January 17, 1991 | |
| Born | January 3, 1948 Villisca, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | May 11, 2022 (aged 74) |
| Other names | Pete Weaver |
| Education | Iowa Central Community College (dropped out) University of Northern Iowa (dropped out) |
| Known for | Ruby Ridge siege |
| Spouses | Vicki Jordison
(m. 1971; died 1992)Linda Gross (m. 1999) |
| Children | 4 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968–1970 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Awards | National Defense Service Medal |
| Signature | |
Randall Claude Weaver (January 3, 1948 – May 11, 2022) was an American survivalist. He was a central figure in the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff with federal law enforcement at his cabin near Naples, Idaho, during which his wife, son and family dog were killed. Weaver was charged with murder, conspiracy, and assault as well as other crimes. He was acquitted of most of the charges, but was convicted of failing to appear in court on a previous weapons charge and sentenced to 18 months in prison. He and his family eventually received a total of $3.1 million in compensation for the killing of his wife and son by federal agents.