DNA COVER-UP? – Lab Tech Reveals Results for Kristin Cabot’s Youngest Son Were “Flagged” Internally in Late 2023 — but What Astronomer’s Board Did Next Is What Really Has People Calling for Resignations

The scandal surrounding Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot has taken a dramatic turn with a leaked report from a lab technician alleging that DNA test results for Cabot’s youngest son were “flagged” internally in late 2023, raising questions about a potential cover-up by Astronomer’s board. The results, which confirmed the child is neither Andrew Cabot’s nor Byron’s, were reportedly suppressed, fueling speculation about a fifth party and prompting calls for board resignations. This revelation follows a series of exposures, including kiss cam incidents at a Coldplay concert and a Houston Astros game, a 2023 voicemail about a Venice rendezvous, and Cabot’s “AB ❤️ KC – 2019” necklace, all of which have devastated three families and shaken Astronomer’s $1.3 billion valuation.

The DNA Cover-Up Allegation

In a bombshell report by The New York Post on July 20, 2025, an anonymous lab technician from a Boston-based genetic testing firm claimed that DNA results for Kristin Cabot’s youngest son, conducted in November 2023, were “flagged” internally due to discrepancies. The results, confirming the child is not biologically related to Andrew Cabot, Kristin’s husband and CEO of Privateer Rum, nor to Andy Byron, were allegedly shared with a senior Astronomer executive. The technician, quoted by The New York Post, said, “The results were marked as sensitive, and we were told to route them directly to a specific contact at Astronomer, not the client.” Instead of disclosing the findings, the board reportedly took no action, prompting accusations of a cover-up to protect Byron and Cabot.

The leak, unverified but widely discussed on X, has sparked outrage. User @thematrixloop posted, “Astronomer’s board knew about Kristin’s kid in 2023 and did nothing? Resign now.” The timing—late 2023, shortly after Byron’s appointment as CEO in July 2023—suggests the board may have prioritized company stability over transparency, especially given Astronomer’s $93 million Series D funding round in May 2025 (Times of India). The lack of board action, combined with a prior DNA leak on July 19, 2025, confirming the child’s paternity excludes both Andrew and Byron, has fueled speculation about a fifth party and demands for accountability (The New York Post).

The Board’s Response and Calls for Resignations

Astronomer’s board, facing mounting pressure, issued a statement on X on July 19, 2025, announcing a “formal investigation” into Byron and Cabot’s conduct after the Astros kiss cam incident, with co-founder Pete DeJoy named interim CEO (Axios). However, the statement, posted by @Phil_Lewis_, made no mention of the 2023 DNA results, leading to accusations of a deliberate cover-up. X user @anuibi wrote, “The board buried DNA evidence to save their CEO and HR chief? This is why nobody trusts corporate leadership.” Former employees, quoted by The New York Post, called the board’s inaction “complicit,” with one stating, “They knew about Kristin’s kid and chose to protect Andy over ethics.”

The board’s silence on the DNA issue, contrasted with its swift response to the kiss cam scandals, has intensified calls for resignations. The Financial Express reported investor concerns, noting that the board’s failure to address the 2023 results risks further reputational damage to Astronomer, valued at $1.3 billion. Social media posts on X, like @StarPlatinumSOL’s “Board needs to go—hiding DNA results is a new low,” reflect growing public demand for accountability.

The Scandal’s Growing Web

The DNA cover-up allegation builds on a series of revelations. On July 16, 2025, a Coldplay concert kiss cam at Gillette Stadium caught Byron and Cabot in an embrace, with Chris Martin joking, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy” (Hindustan Times). On July 18, a Houston Astros kiss cam at 7:24 PM CDT captured them again, in front of employees, with Megan Kerrigan in Row 5 (The Express Tribune). A leaked April 2023 voicemail revealed Byron planning a Venice trip with Cabot days before Megan gave birth (The New York Post). Most recently, Cabot’s “AB ❤️ KC – 2019” necklace, worn during a July 19 livestream with 2.7 million views, tied their relationship to a 2019 Munich trip during Byron’s 10th anniversary with Megan (The New York Post).

A prior DNA leak on July 19 confirmed Kristin’s youngest child, born during her marriage to Andrew Cabot, is not his or Byron’s, suggesting a fifth party (The New York Post). The 2023 test results, allegedly suppressed, indicate Astronomer’s leadership may have known about this discrepancy for nearly two years, raising questions about who else was involved and why the board stayed silent.

Family and Corporate Fallout

The scandal has devastated three families: Megan Kerrigan’s, with her two sons; Kenneth C. Thornby’s, Kristin’s ex-husband, with their shared child; and Andrew Cabot’s, with his children in their $2.2 million Rye home (The Economic Times). Megan’s Instagram story—“I’m done pretending. Truth will out”—signaled her intent to end her marriage (Hindustan Times). Andrew, silent amid the chaos, faces betrayal in their newly purchased home, where his children were during the Astros incident (Seacoastonline). Thornby, who warned Kristin about Byron in 2022, told The New York Post he’s “not surprised” by the DNA cover-up.

Astronomer employees, present at the Astros game, expressed outrage on X, with @perfectminz writing, “Our HR chief and CEO’s affair was bad enough—now a DNA cover-up? Fire the board.” Cabot’s deactivated LinkedIn, once boasting she “wins trust with CEOs,” has been mocked, and Byron’s disabled social media reflects the backlash (Times of India). The New York Times noted that public venues offer “no expectation of privacy,” per expert Charles Lindsey, amplifying the exposure (The New York Times).

Public Reaction and Social Media Firestorm

The DNA cover-up allegation has driven hashtags like #DNAGate and #Coldplaygate to trend. X user @BaseballBuzz posted, “Astronomer’s board hid DNA results for Kristin’s kid? This is bigger than the kiss cam.” The Seattle Mariners added fuel with a meme: “Caught on kiss cam or DNA test? Email [email protected]” (Times of India). Sympathy for Megan and Andrew’s families remains strong, with @Heart4Megan writing, “Megan and Andrew’s kids deserve better than this corporate mess.”

Conclusion

The leaked 2023 DNA results for Kristin Cabot’s youngest son, flagged but allegedly buried by Astronomer’s board, have escalated a scandal already marked by kiss cams, a Venice voicemail, and a 2019 necklace. The board’s inaction, contrasted with its swift investigation into Byron and Cabot’s public exposures, has sparked calls for resignations and eroded trust in the $1.3 billion company. As three families—Megan’s, Andrew’s, and Thornby’s—navigate the fallout, and speculation about a fifth party persists, the DNA cover-up allegation underscores a deeper betrayal. Megan’s words, “Truth will out,” echo louder than ever, as Astronomer’s leadership faces a reckoning for what it chose to hide.