Topic: Media Tip Off

On February 28, 1993, David Jones encountered media members who revealed that a major police action was imminent at Mount Carmel. This information was relayed to David Koresh while he was with undercover agent Robert Rodriguez. Contrary to reports of a 45-minute armed ambush, Koresh reportedly instructed followers to remain calm and stay in their rooms while he attempted to speak with the arriving agents at the front door.