From what you said it sound more likely than not that he did stage his own kidnapping then. It almost sounds too suspect to be anything but. Assuming the whole "wire tapping" thing is correct, there's the proof right there.
As usual, you continue to amaze me with your knowledge and the details you know about these subjects and in the clear informative manner in which you explain them (for dummies like me)!!!! Your are the best!!!!
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Assuming the whole "wire tapping" thing is correct, there's the proof right there.
