Didn't Rick break out of jail once before?
Suppose this is not really Ricci but a staged attempt by LE to draw his accomplice out into the open.
I know it's crazy but my Hollywood mind is running again.
Your're right -- it's crazy.
Sandude, I've seen someone post on another board similar thoughts as yours. They've thought initially that he faked the breathing problem to go to the hospital w/ a plan to escape. However, it appears that's not so now. The last report I've seen posted was that he stopped breathing..Am waiting to see if any further details are posted, or, if they weren't able to revive him.
I highly doubt LE would stage this event.