I think the news is grim for the "old" wallet holders.
It is unfortunate but I'm still amazed that someone would disappear completely after being involved enough "back in the day" as to own anything. I tweeted, linkedin and even facebooked about the swap because I've been there and it sucks.
I would wait for the "official word" before breaking down though.
The "official word" has been given numerous times on this and the past few pages...
I think people keep asking hoping that the "official word" will change, unfortunately it won't