Could John Have Spared Mary

[Gene C]

Having John in custody might have even made Mrs Surratt's conviction easier. Weichmann and Loyd's testimony was very damaging to her. Paine was arrested at her house, he had spent at least one night in her home, and she denied knowing him. Anything John says is only going to tie her closer to Booth and the southern government, because of John's activities and the couriers who stayed in her home.