Booth autopsy

[Troy Cowan]

(09-13-2013 03:43 PM)L Verge Wrote:  I forgot to mention in my previous post on this that we are omitting one crucial piece of identifying evidence - at least to me. Booth was wearing a stick pin that was onyx set in gold with a small diamond (or chip) set in the onyx. It was inscribed to him from his friend Dan Bryant.

The important thing to note is that the stick pin was found holding his undershirt together where it had ripped. I just cannot imagine that even the CIA of this era would be so meticulous as to conceive of switching the pin from one man to another to continue the charade.

The other day, I decided to recline on the couch to watch the news. Thirty minutes later, when I got up, I was missing the change in my pockets, my cell phone, and the TV remote.

Booth had a similar problem. He had to travel about ten miles over open county to get from the Lucas farm to the river crossing. He had to be concealed. A wagon was obtained and 18" of straw was laid around the perimeter. Booth was put in the middle of the wagon and wood planks were placed over the straw concealing Booth. A mattress was placed over the wooden strips and old furniture was placed on top of the mattress totally hiding him.
Booth stayed there all day as he was driven to the river crossing. At the river crossing, after Herold determined it was safe to come out, the back of the wagon was opened and Booth was dragged out. After they made it across the river, Booth reached into his pockets to pay Boyd. It was then that he discovered his money and other things were missing. Booth then sent Boyd back across the river to retrieve the missing items.
I believe that Boyd found the pin, diary, compass, and other items at that time. Boyd's undershirt was torn and he took the pin to hold it together.