In July of 1998, Michael was offered another high paying job at a club moved back to Las Vegas to work. He hoped to settle the lawsuit and continue his career in Los Angeles. Michael worked hard; sharing a residence with roommates both in LA and Las Vegas. During his bi-weekly four hour commute, Michael used lots of cell phone minutes talking with his family.

In April of 1999, Michael's immediate family visited him in Los Angeles and he spent some time showing us around town. This was the last time we saw Michael. On the phone Michael told us that he wanted to come to Rhode Island on July 4th for a family reunion but that he had to work.

Michael's body was discovered on July 6th, 1999. The police reported that although it appeared that someone had subdued and tortured Michael, there was no substantial evidence left behind by assailants at the crime scene and after a few days, ceased their investigation. Our efforts for further investigation were met with resistance and the family was left with many unanswered questions about the crime scene and suspicious circumstances of his death.

Nothing will ever bring Michael back, but our hopes are that as time passes, the truth about his passing will find it's way to us.