Where was John Surratt on April 14, 1865 ?

[JMadonna]

(01-18-2018 09:57 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  

(01-18-2018 09:51 AM)JMadonna Wrote:  There was no direct evidence and doubt was not only reasonable but overwhelming.

John Lloyd testified Mary "told me to have those shooting-irons ready that night, there would be some parties who would call for them."

Is that not direct evidence? (I am not a lawyer - I am being sincere when I ask)

No, that would be called hearsay.