IMO Khashoggi is pretty much dead

Took a lot of skimming to get there, and I like the characterization of "pretty much", that state of affairs regarding life and death will be news to many of us.

For those trying to sort through the complex story, they can take whatever your analysis was (which I'm sure is filled with insight for those who choose to read it), and put it together with this strange revelation:

Khashoggi's 'body double' is pictured leaving Saudi consulate wearing fake beard, murdered journalist's clothes and glasses hours after Saudi intelligence officers butchered him (MailOnline and AP 10/22/2018)

But then again, agreeing with everyone from Sean Hannity to The View on what to think of bin Salman is probably a good idea too just on the face of it.