Well I just don't get your comment. Did you read the article at all?
>I'm pretty sure only online cheating detectives pay much attention to unusually low marathon times
It would be a world record in his age group if the LA marathon was a proper IAAF course. When people started getting suspicious his name and picture came out on the cover of the Los Angeles Times.
>specially if the person doesn't actively seek to promote themself
maybe next time cheat a few minutes slower then the world record! ridiculous!