Cnn just reporting he is dead. Saudis said a interrogation gone wrong.
CNN? They do have a big branch in Turkey. BUT, it is totally 100% propaganda. Absolutely nothing comes out of Turkey except Propaganda approved by Erdogan the Islamist Dictator of Turkey.
Not saying it is not as you suggested, but my gut tells me that is not the full answer. I posted some hints at what might be in play.