Final answer:
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbeth is blamed for the death of Banquo, having hired murderers to kill him due to a prophecy about Banquo's heirs.
Step-by-step explanation:
In William Shakespeare's play Macbeth, Macbeth himself has been officially blamed for the death of Banquo. Macbeth, driven by ambition and the prophecy that Banquo's descendants would become kings, orders the murder of Banquo and attempts to cast blame on others for his heinous actions. He enlists two murderers to carry out the deed, thus separating himself from the act and avoiding direct blame. In the events that follow, although Macbeth orchestrates Banquo's death, he does not openly admit his role in it and instead benefits from the demise of his once friend and comrade.