Breaking a leg

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Joe - I think the condition of the roads might account for mud splattering up onto Booth as he rode. I believe there had been rain the day before and at least misting earlier on the day of the assassination that would cause that. I'm also not ruling out the horse falling (I just think Booth's leg was already broken at that point) and Booth getting dirty that way.

Everyone please make note of what Betty said about Fletcher reporting that Charley had an injured front shoulder from a previous bout with a side saddle. To me, that's an important piece of evidence.

Exactly when do the cows come home, because that's how long we are going to be debating this?!