Manhunt
This article contains spoilers for Manhunt .
Summary
WhileManhuntepisode 5 continue cut into intoSecretary of War Edwin Stanton’sfight for civic rights and his hunt for John Wilkes Booth , the episode also inaugurate a firebrand - unexampled character totheManhuntcastwho will play a meaning use in the defeat of President Abraham Lincoln ’s killer . His introduction begin at a Union basis refugee camp , where soldier discuss the " crazy Hatter , " a soldier who antecedently worked as a hatmaker and be given to be alone , talking to himself . By the end of the episode , this " insane hatmaker " has proven his loyalty , turbulently leading thesearch for John Wilkes Booth .
Before the capture and death of John Wilkes Booth , the " insane Hatter " was simply known as Thomas " Boston " Corbett . Born in London , Corbett immigrate to the United States in 1840 . Around the time of the Civil War , Corbett became bed for his strange behaviors , attributed to mental unwellness . However , in retrospect , historiographer have speculate that Corbett may have been move by the mercury often used in hat at that clip . Therefore , his hatmaking professing likely led to his behaviour . In 1861 , Corbett join the Union army and was eventuallyin the ideal slur to search for the on the loose Booth .
In Manhunt episode 4 , Edwin Stanton cross down George Sanders , a man who truly represent a role in President Abraham Lincoln ’s character assassination .
Boston Corbett & His Regiment Was Sent To Capture John Wilkes Booth
Corbett was part of a team ordered to find John Wilkes Booth
At the time of Abraham Lincoln ’s death on April 14 , 1865 , Boston Corbett and his regiment were station in Vienna , Virginia . They were pronto inquire to look for for Booth , who had fled into the night . daytime later , they take part in Lincoln ’s funeral procession , along with other Union regiments , and they had barely left the Capitol before they wereordered to adopt up on a lead about Booth . finally , on April 24th , 1865 , the call went out that Corbett ’s regiment was going to catch John Wilkes Booth .
As shown inManhunt , Corbett was eager to volunteer for the job .
It consume two days for Corbett and the other soldiers to cross down and corner John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice , David Herold . As take note inManhuntepisode 5 , theyfound the bravo residing at the farm of a man mention Richard Garrett . Corbett and the soldiers surrounded the barn in which Booth and Herold were staying . Though Herold give up almost immediately , Booth refused to exit the b . Notably , he outcry out , " I will not be taken alive!.“This go to astandoff between Booth and the Union soldiers , and in particular , Boston Corbett .
Corbett Fired The Shot That Ended Up Killing John Wilkes Booth
Corbett saw Booth through a crack in the barn and shot him
With Booth ’s capture at a deadlock , the Union soldier had to get originative to prove and get Booth to leave his concealment blank space . First and firstly , theyset fire to the barn to try and lure him out . Surprisingly , Booth continued to refuse , despite the flames ring him . Notably , the soldier stomach in intervals around the b , and Boston Corbett was in a spot where a crack stood out in the b . Through the fissure , he could see Booth . Corbett asked his commander if he couldsneak into the b through the quip and attempt to subdue Booth himself .
Though the commander said no to Corbett ’s asking , Corbett terminate up being the homo to take out John Wilkes Booth anyway . After find out the crack , the commanding officer stuffed hay through the crack to try and get the flames nearer to Booth . presently after , Booth appear directly in the fling , and Corbett could see him loading his gun . Corbett made a quick conclusion in that moment . Heraised his ordnance and shot Booth through the wisecrack . Corbett ’s bullet entered Booth ’s head behind his pinna . Though the gunfire would finally belt down him , he suffer immense pain and paralysis beforehand .
Many think that the agency Booth died was a sort of cosmic DoJ , as his bullet train wound was in the same position as Abraham Lincoln ’s .
What Happened To Boston Corbett After John Wilkes Booth’s Death
Corbett’s condition worsened after Booth’s death
After Corbett obliterate John Wilkes Booth , he was discharged from the Union Army in August , 1865 . He returned to Boston and continue his hatmaking business organization . He later propel to Danbury , Connecticut and Camden , New Jersey . Corbettstruggled to keep a job due to his fanatical deportment . He would often stop work to beg for his coworkers . Seemingly , Corbett ’s behavior only aggravate with metre , and because of what he had done . Southern well-wisher threatened Corbett , and many arrogate that Booth was never even killed . Corbettbecame paranoid and violent , leave his reputation in shuffle .
Manhunt Episode Release Schedule
Episode
Release Date
installment 1 : " cowcatcher "
3/15/2024
Episode 2 : " Post Mortem "
sequence 3 : " Let the Sheep Flee "
3/22/2024
installment 4 : " The Secret Line "
3/29/2024
Episode 5 : " A Man of Destiny "
4/5/2024
Episode 6 : " Useless "
4/12/2024
Episode 7 : " The Final Act "
4/19/2024
Ultimately , Corbett ’s taradiddle ends with his fade . After chasing citizens with a revolving door , Corbett was nail and rapidly labeled mentally ill . He wassent to the Topeka Asylum for the Insane , but eventually entrust on hogback . He shortly stayed with a friend in Kansas , beforeclaiming that he was sound to Mexico . No one ever saw Boston Corbett again . There is a possibility that he become flat in the Great Hinckley Fire , however these claims are unconfirmed . in the end , his role inManhuntcould not save up the doom Boston Corbett .
