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[SSlater]

I wonder if we will ever know exactly what happened at Ford's Theater. Every time I read another "eye witness" report. it is different from all the others. For example. if the stage was empty, what happened to the actor who had just finished the "Sockdologizing" line?
That event was carefully timed so that the laughing would cover the sound of the shot. (or was that another murder?) Richards says that Booth lowered himself to the stage. Would that break a leg?
In the case of Richards, since he was chief off Police, he was going to protect he Police Dept. from any flack. He was going to show how quick he got there, how efficient his crew was, etc. etc.
Every time he opens his mouth - he proves he wasn't there.
I believe the "horse holder" more than I believe the Chief of Police.
Let's talk about the 7000 people who carried Lincoln across the street.