Louis Weichmann

[Jenny]

Quote:This is, of course, just gut instinct, like many statements on this thread, including more favorable opinions - like Jim said, none of us was there nor could peep into Weichmann's or other parties minds and souls.

I am glad this was mentioned as it has gotten a little out of hand in this thread in my opinion. Thank you, Jim!

Roger,

As for your original question, well, now that's something to think about! I believe Mrs. Surratt would have still been found guilty even if Weichmann was working that day. Gene listed very key points that would have pointed to her involvement without a word from either Weichmann or Lloyd. "Nest that hatched the egg" and all that.

Would she have hung? I halfway suspect she would have. I already agree with Laurie (and Mr. Hall) that Mrs. Surratt was guilty, but the court failed to make its case against her even with the testimonies of Lloyd and Weichmann.

At the same time I do believe Weichmann's and Lloyd's testimonies definitely brought her involvement up a big notch. Were they substantial enough to get her executed? Would her fate have been different if one or both witnesses hadn't actually been witnesses to testify? I am not sure.