Deborah Palfrey ran an escort service . . . The feds say she was trafficking in prostitution:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2rbeVP8jOc

One of her many well-connected Washington customers was Louisiana Senator David Vittor, who isn't talking about the allegations:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr1Px...eature=related

She was tried in court, found guilty, and was found dead today (May 1, 2008).

Was she wasted to keep her quiet, or did she commit suicide?

More news stories to come . . .