Ken Lay is dead.

**El_Squid** · July 5th, 2006, 02:23 PM

Wow! It is almost surreal: the ex-Overlord of Enron dies of a heart attack, prior to sentencing. The government is going after him (his estate, now) for $43 million in ill-gotten gain. If it wasn't for all of the lives which were destroyed in the wake of Enron's implosion, I could almost feel bad for him.

**Richard1** · July 5th, 2006, 02:59 PM

Billionaire dies right before sentencing.... Anyone else think this should be really well investigated?

**slgrieb** · July 5th, 2006, 05:08 PM

I know several Enron employees of retirement age who had their entire investment in... Enron stock. So, all I can say is "Bye, Ken!". Why would anyone investigate? I think handing out an award would be tacky.

**Richard1** · July 5th, 2006, 05:42 PM

I should have made my point more clear. If he is gone that's all well and good. That being said, how difficult would it be for a billionaire to fake his death?

I just don't want this guy relaxing on a beach for the rest of his life.

**street1** · July 5th, 2006, 08:36 PM

This Calls For A......Moms Mabley Quote:

"They say you shouldn't say nothing about the dead unless you can say something good. He's dead. GOOD!"

Still: Richard1 has a darn good point about money and coverups.Hmmmmm...

**Tecumseh** · July 7th, 2006, 08:39 PM

Oh my God, they killed Kenny!

**slgrieb** · July 8th, 2006, 01:21 PM

Richard, if Kennie had died in a flaming plane/car/etc. crash, or fell over the side of a cruise ship, I'd worry too. But I think this is pretty clear. He be dead.

**musicman7722** · July 10th, 2006, 10:10 AM

Reminds me of an episode of the Avengers from the 60's. Luv emmas peel.

Chris P.

**Richard1** · July 10th, 2006, 02:33 PM

Well I hope you are right Slgrieb. Better safe than sorry though.

**El_Squid** · July 14th, 2006, 04:12 PM

Nobody has mentioned that since he died without an appeal, dear Kenny's conviction has been vacated. He was never convicted, in other words. So, the dear wife gets to keep all the homes, the government will probably drop its attempt to recover the $43 Meg they were after and his reputation and legacy receive a fresh coat of innocence paint. Old Skilling is left holding the guilty bag all by himself.

If you ask me, Ken, age 62, was old school enough to fall on his sword, for the good of his family and his reputation.