United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Report to the Deputy Attorney General on the Events at Waco… (1993)
“ At approximately 12:25 p.m., the FBI agents closest to the compound heard what they described as "systematic" gunfire. Many agents believed at the time that those inside were killing themselves, killing each other, or both. ”
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Report to the Deputy Attorney General on the Events at Waco… (1993)
“ During the standoff, the FBI sought the advice of numerous experts. one issue of particular concern to the FBI was the possibility of mass suicide. on this subject, the experts provided conflicting advice and information. Interviews of former Branch Davidians and those who had departed the compound during the standoff also produced inconsistent information about the possibility of suicide. In the course of the negotiations, the FBI repeatedly asked Koresh and others inside the compound about suicide. Koresh and the others consistently denied that suicide was an option. ”
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Report to the Deputy Attorney General on the Events at Waco… (1993)
“ Nine individuals survived the fire. On August 6, 1993, a superseding indictment was returned by a federal grand jury in Waco, Texas charging five of these individuals, along with seven others, with conspiracy to murder federal agents, as well as numerous other charges. ”
