You asked, literally, everyone?
When the self appointed "cool kids" resort to pretending any entire group agrees with them, although they don't realize it they have effectively DQ themselves from any adult conversation.
He lived long enough to divulge every little thing. Don't know if he's dead… don't care, at this point.
It may prove to be just that.
The guy has more friends than ever, is on the street… and is collecting damages that may insure his family's prosperity long after he's gone.