I don't believe for one minute that HW's family would cover up the death of a child to protect HW or anyone else. Buy him a chicken shack, bail him out of shoplifting charges ? Sure.
I just don't see any reason to assume a cover up by his parents.
JMO
If HW was present or involved in any way, he would face criminal charges. On that, I believe we all agree. Where we seem to disagree is whether or not that alone is enough reason for the family to assist in covering it up. To that, I would ask...
As far as additional motivating factors, how about the one that sits at the root of all evil...money.
As previously stated, the property on Sandy Pointe is part of a Trust. Specifically, a Revocable Trust. As I understand it, a Revocable Trust is fair game during a civil law suit. Hypothetically speaking, if an injury or death (accidental or intentional) were to occur on that property, someone could bring a civil suit against the property owner. In this case, that would mean any assets held by the Trust would potentially be up for grabs. HW's family is clearly capable of navigating through life. So much so, they own multiple properties and businesses, establish Trusts for the future prosperity of their children and obtain lawyers to demand video clips of questionable statements be removed from local TV stations.
Is it reasonable to assume they would take steps to protect the assets established over a lifetime (possibly multiple lifetimes, if previous generations contributed to the pile as well)? Especially when they are fully aware of the caliber of people who make up the B family? Would they fear a civil suit from TBsr or, even worse, AB?
IMO, it is at least worth considering.
Thoughts?