I haven't seen any "Proof of Life" for a long time now. If I am wrong, please let me know. But, I suspect the hostages are no longer with us...and this is an opportunity to be able to blame their demise on someone/anyone other than themselves. Of course, they would need to make sure the bodies are completely destroyed so that forensics wouldn't be able to confirm or deny. And what better way to do so?
I haven't seen any "Proof of Life" for a long time now. If I am wrong, please let me know. But, I suspect the hostages are no longer with us...and this is an opportunity to be able to blame their demise on someone/anyone other than themselves. Of course, they would need to make sure the bodies are completely destroyed so that forensics wouldn't be able to confirm or deny. And what better way to do so?