Killing Lincoln Update

[RJNorton]

Good morning, Dawn. I can comment briefly on Lincoln's Secret Killer. Dr. John Sotos believes Abraham Lincoln (plus his mother and some of the sons) suffered from a rare genetic cancer syndrome called MEN2B (multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2B). Dr. Sotos was denied a DNA request by at least one museum. However, a DNA test was made on what was said to be a small piece from Laura Keene's dress. The piece allegedly had Lincoln's blood on it. Personally, I question whether the blood on Keene's dress was Rathbone's or Lincoln's. So I have no idea whose blood Dr. Sotos was really testing (my opinion is that it's Rathbone's). Anyway, the tests performed were inconclusive for MEN2B. But Dr. Sotos has continued his search for Lincoln's DNA by contacting private collectors. I have exchanged a few emails with him, and I commend him on his determination, even though I disagree with his theory.

So, to try to answer your question, it is my personal opinion that the show's truthfulness is open to question because I don't feel it's known for certain whose blood was really tested.