It is easy to make the case for bin Laden being dead since no one has seen a photo (recent) of him for some year. Proving he is alive is simplicity itself. A current newspaper being held by him as he delivers (live) a speech.
The Admin wouldn’t admit to his death without his remains because to do so would invite ridicule after each subsequent attack anywhere in the world. Announcing his death also gives the cut and run left reason to declare victory in the WOT and begin again clamoring to pull all out troops.
Inquiring minds.....