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That night it was going to be 20 degrees and the thought process was, if we're gonna be cold in the dark, let them be cold in the dark too.

Negotiators were less enthusiastic about this decision, aware that it could set back the delicate negotiations process by days.

Sure enough, David Koresh refused to come to the phone until the power was restored.

It was switched back on later that same morning.

This was just the beginning of the power being switched off and turned back on at the FBI's whim.

Inside Mount Carmel, tempers were beginning to fray.

Those who were injured were suffering even more than the others.

David Koresh, whose injuries were the worst, was becoming prone to mood swings.

Judy Schneider's right forefinger had been shot during the ATF raid and by this stage had swollen to twice its usual size.

She was offered medical assistance by the FBI but refused to come out.

At 3.40 that afternoon, some Branch Davidians climbed up to the window of the watchtower upstairs and unfurled a homemade banner outside.

Written on a bedsheet in large black letters were the words, God help us, we want the press.

Negotiators received some positive news on Friday March 12 when they learnt that a Branch Davidian named Kathy Schroeder would be leaving the compound.

Kathy had previously sent her children out and her husband Michael had been killed during a confrontation with the ATF on the day of the botched raid.

She wanted to be reunited with her surviving family and Koresh was fine with letting her go as he was already annoyed with her for smoking after the ATF raid.

Cathy later told author Jeff Gwynne, ''He used my smoking for an excuse for kicking me out.

He also told me I'd be a beacon of the message to inform the world.''

Cathy left the compound late that morning with her hands up and was interviewed extensively by the FBI.

She assured them there were no suicide plans, but added that many other people inside did want to leave.

They couldn't do so because Koresh had a hold over them.