PART 6 — The Life They Rebuilt
Victor Lang was later charged with conspiracy, fraud, obstruction of justice, and Martin Hale’s murder.
Douglas Pike accepted responsibility for his role and agreed to testify.
Several officials resigned or were removed from their positions after investigators uncovered misconduct connected to the case.
The missing housing funds were recovered through seized accounts and property.
At Gavin’s request, part of the money was placed into a trust supporting the families whose homes had never been completed.
He did not want the case to be remembered only for what happened to him.
Martin Hale had lost his life because he tried to expose the truth.
Gavin wanted people to remember his courage too.
One year after his release, Gavin stood in front of a newly completed apartment building in San Antonio.
A sign beside the entrance read:
