The Roths, without wasting money to hire an attorney, filed several lawsuits against the Chicago Police Department, Detective Mel Van-Dyne, and the college that sponsored the play. All were thrown out of court.
Professor Imry didn't get funding for his next script, so he went to a small college in New Jersey and spent his free time reading Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Raymond Chandler, and John Dickson Carr. He produced two plays and then was sued for plagiarism. He gave up teaching and writing and educated himself about gardening. He set up an "exotic and unusual" vegetable stall next to a mall in Kansas City and is happy making a modest living.
Bill Denk, who played the butler in Imry's play, and then John Bunting's role, was seen in the production by an important local agent who provided actors for commercials. Since Bill, who was actually young, could play almost any age, he made a good living plugging denture paste, Viagra, and newly opened condominiums. He's now moved up to national advertising for hardware chains, resort chains, and luxury cruises.
Sven Turner has recovered slowly but completely. He's gone back to working for the college as a janitor and gambling on the weekends. So far, the IRS hasn't taken any notice of him.
Hilda Turner created a trust with her share of their wealth to fund medical research for children with diabetes. She oversees the trust, which has gained plaudits in the medical field.