As I'm sure you are aware that every President has had onerous 11th hour pardons. Personally I think Bush41's were worse but I would love to see them get rid of any pardons when a President becomes a lame duck.
Your not implying that Vince was murdered do you> You do realize the the person responsible for that rumor recounted and that 4 different legislative bodies plus the vaunted (insert laughter here) Wash DC police all determined it was suicide.