Over the next few weeks and months, an investigation was done into the disappearance of Michael Mullaney by the Brindelton Police and the FBI. Michael was never located and the story that he ran away was found to be a falsification.
FBI launched a search at the lighthouse and surrounding area for the body of the young 15 year old teen aged orphan, based on the story told to them by Lena Atwood. And three months later a skull was found near the location where Michael’s body would have landed from a fall from the lighthouse. DNA and forensics determined that the skull must have washed up from the bay and was that of Michael Mullaney.
With the testimony of Lena Atwood, the former, Ophalena Gray, Charles Penngrove was located and questioned into the death of Michael. Charges were filed and finally Charles Penngrove confessed to accidentally causing Michael Mullaney to fall from the ledge of the Lighthouse.
He was tried and sentenced for his role in Michael’s death. Due to the time that had passed, they were unable to prove Lena’s testimony that Charles purposely pushed Michael to his death and he was sentenced to seven years for involuntary manslaughter.
Lena Atwood was not charged with any crime and returned back to Del Sol Valley where she retired from movies and TV.
During the investigation, Penngrove House was closed by the state due to lack of funds, and Edwina Baker bought the home and would try to continue to continue the work of Jonathon Penngrove and provide a safe haven for children, both boys a girls, a safe home to grow and make their mark in the world. However, she was unable to keep the home running and it was finally closed, and became Edwina’s private home.
As for Theo Gray, he was adopted by his aunt, Lean Atwood and soon relocated to Del Sol Valley, where he would finish High School and hopefully have a long and happy life....
But what about Michael Mullaney?
