The truth is, the hunter probably wasn't a bad guy or an unethical person. He missed his spot by less than 2 inches I bet, and on wild game that is not much of variance in a hunting situation. As more guys attempt to take turkeys with bows this will happen, and unfortunately will make the news regularly. The reason is many guys hunt with bows for turkeys as it lets them go after birds in residential areas that a shotgun would not be allowed or practical.
As far as following up his shot, that hunter had no chance. If that turkey is still running around and flying up to roost with the arrow in it .. he was NEVER going to catch up to it.
Good post Jay. I think too often people are too quick to assume the worst. It definetely could have not been intentional.