Sorry, but “may have” assertions still do not justify further speculations being reported in an ongoing case before an autopsy has even been performed, for it subverts the possibility of obtaining unbiased jury selection pools.
In an ideal world you are correct.
But in the real world people are going to speculate.
And anyone with access to that room is going to be a suspect.
And if the two siblings have a history of violent interactions that puts him at the top of the list.
And it seems as if Stepmom may have a violent streak.
I guess that stepmom is filing for a delay in the court hearing because she may incriminate herself or her minor child.