Chasing Lincoln's Killer Booth's Plan - Ryan Weik By Ryan Weik Mar 17, 1865 Booth and his henchman failed to kidnap president lincoln. Apr 7, 1865 John Wilkes booth was angered that he had a chance to kill lincoln on inauguration day. Apr 11, 1865 Lincoln spoke a speech to the crowd preparing the people for the rebuilding in the south. Apr 14, 1865 John wilkes booth got a letter that the president was coming to the play Apr 14, 1865 John Wilkes Booth was depressed that the confederacy was dead. Apr 14, 1865 John wilkes booth prepared his assassination. Apr 14, 1865 Booth assassinates lincoln and escapes