David Herold - the Truth Told

[Craig Hipkins]

Also, it is possible that Herold was thought to be a half-wit because of his extreme loyalty and devotion to Booth. Sometimes followers are thought to not have complete possession of their own minds are easily manipulated by a stronger personality. If I am not mistaken I believe the defense on some of the followers of Charles Manson was based on them being dim-witted or mentally challenged.