they loose either way. firing the employee over allegations from being investigated might be illegal in the state where this happened at. here in Tennessee, its employment at will, meaning you can be fired for anything at anytime without notice.
Did you read the article? The first victim was found dead in his house three days after the same contracter performed a house call! Its not a random murder the contractor was being investigated for. -- Am Heimcomputer sitz' ich hier, und programmier' die Zukunft mir