The evidence that sealed Mrs. Surratt's fate

[BettyO]

Gene -

I think all three bore very heavily against her -

Her trip to Surrattsville the day of the assassination was damning in that it was extremely suspicious - especially when backed up by testimony given by Weichmann. Lew Powell appearing on her doorstep and her denial of knowing him when she was bound to know his voice, was also a black spot on her character. Son John's involvement and her denial that she knew his whereabouts was also a factor in that she was not going to divulge to the authorities that she knew her son's location at the time (even if she did know where he was!) nor was she going to let on that she knew he was involved in anything.

Mrs. Surratt's statement to Weichmann shortly after the assassination that she "knew the house was going to be searched" was also a factor. WHY would her house be searched if it was not under suspicion?