James J. Gifford

[RJNorton]

Fascinating post, Anita! In all honesty, I do not know enough about Gifford to give an intelligent reply. However, on many occasions, I have argued for Spangler's innocence. I feel Spangler was a friend of Booth's who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The prosecution felt Booth could not have pulled off the assassination and getaway as he did without inside help at Ford's, and they went after Spangler. I hope folks who know a lot more about Gifford than I do will respond here. I admit that anything that might help clear "ol Ned" sure interests me.