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Dec 29, 1996 · GEORGE ATZERODT'S LOST CONFESSION. On May 1, 1865, George Atzerodt gave a statement to Baltimore Provost Marshall James McPhail. At the time of his statement, Atzerodt was imprisoned at the Washington Arsenal and was awaiting trial for his role in the Lincoln assassination conspiracy.
The Confession of George Atzerodt. The text below is that of a confession made by George A. Atzerodt on May 1, 1865 to Maryland Provost Marshal James McPhail. The confession is was recorded in note form by a detective on McPhail's staff.
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Aug 30, 2020 · Posted on August 30, 2020 by Dave Taylor. Of all the Lincoln assassination conspirators, George Atzerodt was perhaps the most prolific stool pigeon. After being arrested by the authorities, Atzerodt was quick to turn on his fellow conspirators and do his best to diminish the role he played in Lincoln’s death.
George Andrew Atzerodt (June 12, 1835 – July 7, 1865) was a German American repairman, Confederate sympathizer, and conspirator in the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. He was assigned to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson , but lost his nerve and made no attempt. [3]
- Carriage repair business
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The Commission found Atzerodt guilty and sentenced him to death. After his conviction, Atzerodt offered a confession to Reverend Butler, a minister who came to his cell to offer him comfort. According to Butler, Atzerodt admitted attending a meeting in mid-March to plan the abduction of Lincoln.
George Atzerodt, in a confession made shortly before he was hanged, admitted to have willingly agreed to play an important role in the planned abduction, but claimed not to have supported the assassination--and to have first heard of the plan to assassinate Lincoln just two hours before Booth fired his fatal shot.
May 18, 2020 · James L. McPhail, the provost marshal for Baltimore, testified that he visited with George Atzerodt while the conspirator was imprisoned. William Doster, Atzerodt’s attorney, objected to McPhail’s testimony stating that a confession made under duress or inducement was not admissible.
