
The Conspirators on Trial
President Andrew Johnson ordered a military tribunal for the Lincoln assassination conspirators. Follow their trial.
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Executed by Hanging, July 7, 1865
Guilty
Charge: Conspiracy and aiding John Wilkes Booth’s Escape | Burial: Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Executed by Hanging, July 7, 1865
Guilty
Charge: Conspiracy to assassinate Secretary of State William H. Seward | Burial: Head is buried in Geneva Cemetery in Geneva, Florida; whereabouts of body unknown.
Executed by Hanging, July 7, 1865
Guilty
Charge: Conspiracy to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson | Burial: St. Paul’s Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.
Executed by Hanging, July 7, 1865
Guilty
Charge: Conspiracy | Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Hard labor for life
Guilty
Charge: Aiding Booth’s Escape. | After being imprisoned at Fort Jefferson, near Key West, Florida, pardoned by President Johnson in 1869.
Six years in prison
Guilty
Charge: Aiding and Abetting Booth’s Escape | After being imprisoned at Fort Jefferson, near Key West, Florida, pardoned by President Johnson in 1869.
Hard labor for life
Guilty
Charge: Conspiracy to Kidnap the President | Died of yellow fever in 1867 in prison in Fort Jefferson, near Key West, Florida.
Hard labor for life
Guilty
Charge: Conspiracy to Kidnap the President | After being imprisoned at Fort Jefferson, near Key West, Florida, pardoned by President Johnson in 1869.
Hung Jury
Charge: Conspiracy. | Captured in Egypt in 1867 and had a civilian trial. Went on a public-speaking circuit after his trial detailing his relationship with the other conspirators and arguing for his innocence.
What happened when John Wilkes Booth stepped into Ford’s Theatre? Follow the events in the theatre itself and hear from witnesses.
What happened as Lincoln lay dying in the Petersen House? Follow the events of the overnight vigil and hear from witnesses.
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