Urban Legends And Mythology

John Wilkes Booths Great Escape


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A tragic tale of a fall from grace leads to a wild ride. From beloved Shakespearian actor to assassin of Abraham Lincoln. We delve into the story of John Wilkes Booth. His life, the bungled manhunt surrounding his death, the stories surrounding his escape, and his second life out west. All the way to his suicide, his mummification, his afterlife as a sideshow attraction, the mystery surrounding his body, and the spirit who still puts on energetic Shakespearian performances at a small opera house in Texas. So grab a beer and keep up. This story will make you rethink everything you know about the infamous American Brutus.
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Urban Legends And MythologyBy Michael Ferrell