Edit 1: Adding other relevant links:
http://myplanetganja.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=11022&start=690
As /u/drimilr said, "TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION."
Really hoping to see what /u/gwern has to comment on this. Just wow!
Edit 2: I will continue to try and find any other information this weekend and will keep you all posted with updates =D
Edit 3: new updates.
http://www.coindesk.com/us-prosecutors-unseal-charges-against-alleged-silk-road-advisor/
Paging /u/gwern, what are your thoughts on this? Do you think this is legit? If it was him in the motherboard article, then it makes sense.
September 22 Article:
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/forgotten-silk-road-architect-variety-jones-appears-to-be-back-online