Elizabeth Holmes bought one-way ticket to Mexico after convicted of fraud

Re:Elizabeth Holmes bought one-way ticket to Mexico after co... by dylan604 on Friday January 20, 2023 @05:08PM (#34460724)

This is actually the first time I've heard that. Is this urban legend (it is funny as hell), or did it actually happen?

"Two of these pieces bore a vehicle identification number (VIN) that the FBI traced to a rental agency in Jersey City, N.J. The man who rented the truck, Mohammed Salameh, had reported it stolen.

Seeking a refund of his $400 deposit, Salameh repeatedly returned to the Jersey City rental agency where he rented the Ryder van. Working with the rental office personnel, FBI agents arrested Salameh." [0]

So, yes, it really did happen. At least he reported it stolen first. I cannot believe that did not eliminate him as a suspect as that was such a well thought out alibi. Besides, how much was that $400 refund in comparison to the money that Osama surely must have paid him to carry out the deed.

[0]https://www.911memorial.org/connect/blog/1993-world-trade-ce...

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Re:Elizabeth Holmes bought one-way ticket to Mexico after co... by anigbrowl on Saturday January 21, 2023 @12:35AM (#34464184)

I suspect it was less about the $400 than following through on the alibi and hoping to slow the investigation down a little. I'm more surprised they didn't just buy a cheap truck in New Jersey.

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