The Spangler Connection

[L Verge]

Good point, Roger. But I think Booth entered from the rear and passed under the stage. I don't know how much time he had to reconnoiter there or even from the audiences' perspective if he was out front. Also, there was always the possibility that Mr. Lincoln could shift positions or even exit the box at some point while Booth was on the move from one spot to another. I guess we'll never know exactly why he thought it necessary to drill the hole, but I am one who believes that it was done by him.