That crossed my mind too - but since there were two of them .. and they were supposedly seen with an "unknown" male.. that's what's so strange...
Maybe a "Thelma and Louise" moment?!
It's just weird...
So could the anthrax vial in the ER be a diversion to pull resources away from the search from these two??
When someone confronts you, always look in the rear view mirror.
What does the State School do, teach....????