I too saw this thread locked so there is definitely a game being played here. So I think you may be right - he realized his sick game - mocking unfortunate people for lulz went too far and now he's looking for an easy way out by rewarding one of his many sock puppets the 100 BTC.
Well Vlad you've always been polite to me so I'm gonna give you the benefit of the doubt here and stop accusing you of being in cahoots with that other guy.