Texas cult leader Yisrayl Hawkins dies at 87, sources say

Texas cult leader Yisrayl Hawkins dies at 87, sources say

Yisrayl Hawkins, 87, died at his home Friday in Clyde, Texas, according to three different sources close to the family. Hawkins was the leader of a group called The House of Yahweh. He drew national attention after the Branch Davidian's standoff in Waco. Also known as "Buffalo Bill" Hawkins, he started the group — referred to as a cult — in 1974 after serving as a Abilene police officer. The leader predicted the end times on several occasions. T…

Yisrayl Hawkins, the leader of The House of Yahweh has died

The leader of the house of Yahweh has passed away, confirmed earlier today by Bailey- Howard Funeral Home. Yisrayl Hawkins, 87, died at his residence last Friday in Clyde. He was the longtime leader of a group called The House of Yahweh. According to the groups official website, the non profit organization was established in 1983, and the goal of the group was to broadcastYahweh’s message of peace and joy.