Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

  Suspect 1

  Robert Dudley 

Why or Why Not Did They Do IT?  

-POSSIBLY BECAUSE...

-Was the Queens oldest favorite and most trusted advisor.

-Easygoing with friends, although quite brutal with enemies

-Was reckless and bold, even accused of murder

-ALTHOUGH DID NOT BECAUSE...

-Not usually sneaky or into secrecy

-Not patient enough to carry out the plan

-Had no motive—was popular, wealthy and got on well with the queen

-Although a rival with Raleigh, they were good friends

-Had no threat in Raleigh or Roanoke

So Wait, Did He Do It Or Not?

No, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, did not plan the destroying of White's colony.

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