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MARCH / stories
Mar. 1, 1993: 4 agents die in raid on cult; Standoff continues near Waco
Mar. 1, 1993: Howell's revelation: Wounded sect leader, in rambling interview, says that he is Christ
Mar. 2, 1993: Law officers close in on cult; Four more children released-- Leader's relatives plead for surrender
Mar. 2, 1993: Experts say raid doomed from start; Firepower, element of surprise seen as lacking
Mar. 2, 1993: Law officers close in on cult Divided Davidian: Kin call Koresh loving; others say he's a bully
Mar. 2, 1993: Outgunned agents never had chance, experts say; Some see low-key approach as preferable
Mar. 2, 1993: Cult's arsenal may be limited only by bankroll; `If you've got the money, you can get the guns,' expert says
Mar. 2, 1993: Cult veers from mainstream in leader's claim of divinity
Mar. 3, 1993: Broadcast of statement keeps media focus on KRLD-AM; TV stations differ on handling of Koresh talk simulcast
Mar. 3, 1993: Negotiations with cult drag on; Released youngsters comforted
Mar. 3, 1993: Negotiations with cult drag on: 14 may be dead in compound; Group's leader fails to give up as promised
Mar. 3, 1993: Theologians doubt Koresh's address won many converts
Mar. 3, 1993: Drama takes unusual twists: Sect's ex-leader denounces Koresh; movie agent pitches deal
Mar. 3, 1993: Agency in charge is unclear; FBI, Treasury each has claim
Mar. 4, 1993: Congressman says he forwarded letters about sect to FBI
Mar. 4, 1993: Koresh's injury hard to assess; Doctor says sect leader in danger of infection
Mar. 4, 1993: FBI: Cult leader said God told him to wait; U.S. agents seem ready for long wait
Mar. 4, 1993: Agency says sect was tipped off; ATF defends actions in raid, confirms reports of telephone call defends
Mar. 5, 1993: Agents say `positive' ties forged; But FBI doesn't hint standoff is almost over
Mar. 5, 1993: FBI says its probe of sect inconclusive; Lawmakers' allegations spurred inquiry
Mar. 5, 1993: U.S. agent in charge is veteran investigator
Mar. 5, 1993: Defense lawyers discuss motives of 2 who surrendered: One woman had mission, the other wanted to keep her company, attorneys say
Mar. 6, 1993: Koresh tells negotiators he won't kill self, denies he's Christ
Mar. 6, 1993: Getting the word out: Koresh characterized as `street-smart' in bid for worldwide publicity on religious message
Mar. 7, 1993: Texas may have many extremist groups, cult experts say
Mar. 7, 1993: Groups may prosper by offering security in rapidly changing world
Mar. 7, 1993: Agency says tips on sect point to holy war; Public likely to be `stunned' by what may be in compound, official says
Mar. 8, 1993: No visible means: Source of money for Davidian sect remains a mystery
Mar. 8, 1993: Cult talks stalled; Agents say Koresh won't compromise
Mar. 9, 1993: Experts assess significance of tanks' arrival; They believe sect may have anti-tank weapons, armor-piercing bullets
Mar. 9, 1993: Koresh trying to provoke `war,' federal officials say; Agencies think sect has light anti-tank weapons
Mar. 10, 1993: Gun dealer, Koresh called partners; Man apparently helped Branch Davidians purchase weapons legally
Mar. 10, 1993: McLennan joins talks with cult leader
Mar. 10, 1993: Cryptic sign at compound asks for help; FBI negotiators unable to explain members' plea
Mar. 10, 1993: State retains custody of most cult kids
Mar. 11, 1993: Negotiator for sect is called devout; Officials say he's taking `more dominant role'
Mar. 11, 1993: Agents claim control; Man arrested outside cult site
Mar. 11, 1993: Cult displays banner seeking talks with rights group
Mar. 11, 1993: Officials flooded with tips, insights on Koresh, his message
Mar. 12, 1993: Journalists' panel looks at ethics of coverage
Mar. 12, 1993: Koresh preached violence, officials, ex-follower say; Names of sect members in compound released
Mar. 13, 1993: Woman who left sect wanted to see kids
Mar. 13, 1993: Lawyers complain of secrecy on U.S. documents about cult
Mar. 13, 1993: 2 Branch Davidians leave compound, are detained; Action marks break in stalemate between agents, sect
Mar. 14, 1993: Cult members refuse medical help, FBI says; Some may die from wounds without care, agent contends
Mar. 14, 1993: Davidians in Missouri disavow Waco-area cult; Texas standoff disrupts group's pastoral life
Mar. 14, 1993: FBI's `A-Team' plying varied skills in sect talks; But experts say obstacles numerous
Mar. 15, 1993: Agents use light against sect as psychological maneuver; Attorney for jailed member says group's hardships growing
Mar. 16, 1993: Keeping Watch: Gawkers, profit-seekers, proselytizers flock to hill near cult compound
Mar. 16, 1993: Officials use secrecy as siege tactic
Mar. 16, 1993: FBI officials are starting to boost pressure on cult; Negotiators refuse to discuss religion
Mar. 17, 1993: FBI meets with cult leaders; Agents say no end to standoff seen
Mar. 18, 1993: Inquiry of leak to cult shifts to news media; Officials believe call, meeting tipped off sect
Mar. 18, 1993: Up to 30 in cult want to leave, FBI agent says; They seek agency's assurances
Mar. 18, 1993: Teen-ager who left sect ordered held as material witness; Action may deter exits, lawyer says
Mar. 19, 1993: FBI challenges Koresh to let followers leave; Leader apparently rejected release of 30 members
Mar. 19, 1993: Bail set for sect member, but appeal delays release
Mar. 20, 1993: 2 leave sect compound; Koresh talks to agents
Mar. 20, 1993: Koresh wants standoff resolved, FBI says
Mar. 21, 1993: Official cautiously optimistic cult standoff will end soon
Mar. 21, 1993: Ideas vary on cults' appeal to women; Experts agree members face pressure to forsake kin, values
Mar. 22, 1993: Release of 7 buoys hopes for end to cult standoff
Mar. 23, 1993: Weekend hopes for end to cult siege are dashed
Mar. 24, 1993: Media representatives assess news coverage of standoff near Waco
Mar. 25, 1993: Between the lines: FBI uses briefings as tactical weapon
Mar. 25, 1993: FBI grows impatient with talks; Cult's leader called cowardly by agent
Mar. 26, 1993: Cult arms buildup described; Affidavit explains ATF raid, officials say
Mar. 27, 1993: ATF official defends raid planning
Mar. 28, 1993: Defining `cult' is no easy task, experts say; Other religious groups may also share certain traits
Mar. 28, 1993: Agents warn of tighter security after infiltrations of cult compound
Mar. 29, 1993: Sect member fears violent end to siege; Man, in hiding from ATF, denies cult has illegal weapons, drugs
Mar. 30, 1993: Noted lawyer allowed into Davidians' compound for meeting; DeGuerin won't comment on 2-hour talk, calls it `a very sensitive situation'
Mar. 31, 1993: Koresh attorney is accustomed to high-profile cases; He's known as intense, thorough
Mar. 31, 1993: Koresh, attorney meet again; Officials hopeful impasse near end
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