According to the story, his corpse was found. (OK, it wasn't explicitly stated, but it mentioned snake bites, which certainly implies the presence of a corpse.) Everyone knows I bury my victims in shallow graves in the desert, or weigh them down with scrap metal and throw them into the Pacific. I take some pride in my work, and would never leave evidence behind. Good day to you, sir!
Wouldn't the real noodle incorporate the use of the word 'rug' at least once or twice in that statement?