Johnson's Pardon

[John E.]

(09-30-2012 12:52 PM)LincolnMan Wrote:  And speaking of Spangler-what was his involvement in the crime anyway? Was it merely because he consented to hold Booth's horse-which he didn't do anyway?

Spangler was alleged to have:

1. Cleared a path for Booth to escape backstage
2. Bored a hole in a door for Booth to look upon Lincoln
3. Made the Wooden brace Booth used to secure the balcony door shut
4. Told at least one witness to keep quiet regarding Booth's identity