After John Wilkes Booth was assassinated, a reward of $100,000 was offered for his capture, which was later distributed to those involved in his apprehension and the pursuit of his accomplices. The man who killed Booth, Union soldier Boston Corbett, did not receive any of the reward money, as he was not officially involved in the manhunt. Corbett's actions were controversial, and he faced criticism for taking the law into his own hands. Ultimately, he struggled with personal issues and lived a troubled life after the incident.
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