This article contains spoilers for Manhunt. Lincoln's funeral scene in Manhunt reveals Mary Todd Lincoln's grief and connection with Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth. Edwin Booth's true ...
Arguably the nation's most famous assassin, John Wilkes Booth was an accomplished actor, southern sympathizer, and likely spy before shooting President Lincoln in April 1865. The ninth of 10 ...
In Manhunt episode 6, Booth's death is depicted accurately, but with added drama for effect. The portrayal of Stanton's involvement in the Booth investigation is exaggerated for the show.