Although he has no recollection of the event, McAlpin confesses to the murder under the influence of Wharton, who tells the agents that Bauvais committed suicide and that their investigation is over.
He has no recollection of the event. McAlpin confesses to the murder under the influence of Wharton. That Bauvais committed suicide and that their investigation is over. This is what the influence of Wharton tells the agents.