This is part of what bothers me when some pundit announces: “I have a big story! It’s going to destroy one of the candidates! After I release this story, the entire election will look completely different! This is a game changer! And sometime in the next few weeks, I’m going to give you all the details ...”
It just seems stupid on multiple levels. Say what you’re saying, and say it openly. If you “suddenly die” two days after you spill the beans, people will know what happened. But, if you have a tragic accident without actually saying anything, well ... [shrug]
And anonymously spilling the beans offers no protection at all.
I agree, growing tired of stories of people who promise to release earth shattering news. Just do it, or don’t bother me until you are ready to do it.
It is strange that this young man was walking home at 4 am and on the phone with his girlfriend at that hour. I personally wouldn’t walk anywhere in the DC metro alone after dark.