That makes them look guilty AF

Does it matter what they look like?

Objectively, it should matter to them, as they are trying to soften the impact of a murder. This raises even more suspicions and they may lose the favor of those still not convinced they're murderers. It could blow the whole thing up even bigger as it adds talking points. The opposite of what they were trying to do.

Obstruction of Justice

objectively

Do you know what that word means?

they're trying to soften the impact of a murder

Are they? Do they really want that?

lose the favor of those still not convinced

What about those who think they aren't murdery enough?

could blow the whole thing up bigger

With more funding, yes

the opposite of what they were trying to do

You sure about that?

This reads like an example from the CiA Simple Sabotage Field Manual

Yes. Everyone who disagrees with you literally works for the CIA and uses 80 year old methods, so you can never be questioned.