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How was Booth's body eventually identified?

  • By distinguishing features on his body

  • By his belongings

  • By a family member

  • By a letter in his possession

Answer

By distinguishing features on his body, Booth's body was eventually identified. His body was badly decomposed and his face was unrecognizable, so officials had to rely on the size of his boots and the shape of his teeth to confirm his identity.
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