not sure, it's all perplexing. Limited info in the warrant. I only have questions
In the affadavit, it says that they told the friend, 12th Nov, that they referenced the Philippines too. They also said that they were headed to Saigon in Vietnam.
Q. Was the mention of Philippines a ruse? A red herring?
They were ' seeking advice about airlines as well as places to stay'
Q. Why ask about airlines when you have already booked your airline to Dubai & Vietnam, departing 13th? ( Or were they asking about airlines for Philippines? Had the friend travelled there with Charlie in the past?)
Why say ' you must not mention to Charlie anything about our plans'
As the friend appears to still have contact with CA ( jail calls?) were they simply warning him not to mention it in a jail call so that LE didn't discover their plan to flee.
Q. How solid was the friendship? Did HA & DA perceive this friend as steadfastly loyal to CA but they were deluded?
IDK answer to any of them