Edward and Elaine Brown - The Browns' Residence

The Browns' Residence

The Browns lived in an energy-efficient, "green"-style home in New Hampshire that some members of the news media referred to as a "compound." Ed Brown said that he had a stock of food and supplies and that his home could run on wind and solar generators even if cut off from the main grid. He also stated publicly that he did not intend to go to jail and "vowed to resist arrest violently and die rather than go to prison."

During the standoff, a number of supporters were camped outside his home and were encouraged to record any attempt to take Mr. Brown from his house. It was this policy of opening their door to supporters which led to the successful arrest of the couple, which was effected by United States Deputy Marshals who disguised themselves as supporters.