Waco...

Waco continues through the weekdays! On the 17th, Koresch speaks with FBI negotiator about whether or not he is Jesus Christ. Read an excerpt of the Transcript --HERE--

MARCH 16:

During the day, conversations between the FBI and those in the compound amount to only 46 minutes. [Scruggs 71]


MARCH 17:

KORESH refuses to allow SCHNEIDER to have another face-to-face conversation with SAGE. In a "confrontational" conversation--what JAMAR called the "Dutch uncle conversation"--SAGE urges KORESH to surrender, challenging his sincerity and calling on him to take some positive action. SAGE tells SCHNEIDER his entreaties apparently had "fallen on deaf ears." With SAGE's agreement, JAMAR decides to increase the pressure on KORESH. SMERICK leaves Waco. [ Scruggs 72, 73, 135, 179]

MARCH 18:

The FBI broadcasts a message to those in the compound over a loudspeaker, saying they will be treated fairly if they come out. [Scruggs 73]

MARCH 19:

In a purported attempt to address some of the Davidians' concerns, the FBI delivers to the compound legal documents, letters from KORESH's attorneys and other items. KORESH says he is ready to come out and face the music. Two Davidians, Brad BRANCH and Kevin WHITECLIFF, come out of the compound. [Scruggs 75]


MARCH 20:

Another Davidian, Rita RIDDLE, comes out of the compound. [Scruggs 76]