Thomas A. Bogarauthor

Harry Clay Ford
Operational manager of Ford's Theatre, John's youngest brother; longtime friend of Booth.

John T. Ford
Owner/manager of Ford's Theatre, but was away that night in Richmond; good friend of Booth; ardent states-rights advocate and closet Secessionist.

Laura Keene
Featured star actress, played Florence Trenchard in Our American Cousin, cradled head of the dying president.

Harry Hawk
Lead actor, traveled w/ Laura Keene, played Asa Trenchard; hidden Secessionist background.

John Dyott
Lead actor, traveled w/ Laura Keene, played Murcott, was never questioned.

Edwin "Ned" Emerson
Actor, played Dundreary, brother died for the Confederacy.