08/18/2013 Michael Hastingswas a journalist who did an article for Rolling Stone magazine that resulted in embarrassment for the Obama Administration and the firing of General Stanley McChrystal. He died when his new 2013 Mercedes crashed into a tree and blew up. The cars engine reportedly blew out 200 feet ahead of the crash. A witness said that he heard 2 explosions before the crash yet the LAPD ruled it accidental/ no foul play. Within 48 hours the LAPD ended the investigation, case closed. When do investigations ever open and close within 48 hours? Who has the power, the clout to shut down an LAPD investigation like that?