Much of this story actually happened or likely happened. Some of it may have happened or possibly not. And it is hard to tell is which is which. Most of the active participants in the story have departed this life, making it harder track the actual facts, but at the same time making it more attractive to speculate. As much as possible, the speculation is based in probable truth. But then, the process of storytelling is the art of telling lies. The job of the reader is to choose what to believe.