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Theory	Citations	Notes
Nathan's assassin is Noah Bennet.	Noah made a deal with Bob and the Company. The assassin shot Nathan when he was about to reveal the secrets of the Company and the existence of evolved humans. (Powerless)	+ Noah Bennet is once again working with the Company to ensure his family's safety. Since Nathan was the father of Noah's adoptive daughter, the Company probably sent Noah specifically to perform this task in order to prove that he truly is loyal to them. + The way the assassin walked and carried himself is similar to that of Noah. The assassin also had his hair and clothes. • The next volume is titled "Villians" meaning that Noah could go back to the side of evil.
Nathan is not actually dead.	Last minute of Powerless.	+ The news cast that Angela Petrelli is watching says "Congressman elect Nathan Petrelli was shot." No confirmed news of death. - The news cast seemed only seconds after the shots rang out and could have just been an anchor reporting on what the viewers had just seen. + With medical attention, D.L. survived shots to the chest at non-point blank range. Nathan, too, was shot from a distance. + Nathan's (former) high profile in the community, current proximity to the police, and relationship with Claire could prompt rapid and/or extremely effective medical attention.
It is Arthur Petrelli	None	• The assassin might have worn horn rimmed glasses. Arthur Petrelli also wears them in the Group of 12 photo. - He is dead. • The Company has Claire's blood which can bring back the dead. • If Arthur was cremated, then there's no hope.
The assassin is Sylar	None	- Sylar probably wouldn't care if evolved humans were revealed. It might just give him more potential victims. - Sylar was on the run from Elle and was injured. - Sylar was in New York.