Chasing Lincoln's Killer By jackw257 Apr 10, 1865 look in details We are only doing the main places where Booth and Herold went on their journey. Apr 14, 1865 Booth Shot Lincoln Apr 15, 1865 Booths visit to Mudd's farm, and Powell's arrest. Apr 16, 1865 when Booth and Herold go to Cox's house Apr 20, 1865 Atzerodt is arrested at his cousin's house Apr 26, 1865 When Booth got shot by Boston Corbett May 4, 1865 Lincoln is burried Jul 7, 1865 When all of the conpirators of the Lincoln assassination are hung Nov 17, 1866 John Surrat is arrested, but later freed for lack of evidence.