Extra Credit Questions

[Laurie Verge]

It's a split decision with me also. I used to believe the Ford version until Mr. Kauffman stated in his book that Booth had wood chips wrapped in a handkerchief when caught. I can't figure out where else he would have gotten those chips - but I also can't figure out why he wouldn't have dumped them as soon as he left the theater that afternoon, or at least somewhere during the twelve days he was on the run!

With the Ford version, I can also suspect that Mr. Ford was trying to cover for the fact that Booth was allowed free rein in the theater ahead of time in order to sabotage the door without anyone noticing.

Another one of those little details that we will likely never solve.