They thought they didnt need lawers or programmers!

Sure seems like they they know they did something wrong if they dont want anybody to know about it

Member the Hyperloop?

The problem with that is they have already become obsessed with making money and given up on actually educating. Seeking further outside funding would only further distract them from education.

She could have just easily been a contract killer with a silenced uzi there to murder her target and put their head in the basket as confirmation of the kill. If youre going to accuse people of crimes based purley on circumstantial evidence you might as well go big right?