Gym mat death produces yet another lawsuit

The parents of a Valdosta teen found dead in a rolled-up gym mat have filed a third lawsuit alleging a massive conspiracy to cover the true cause of death.

Kendrick Johnson’s body was discovered on Jan. 11, 2013, in the old gymnasium at Lowndes High School. The state medical examiner ruled the 17-year-old died of positional asphyxia after he got stuck in the mat, presumably reaching for a pair of sneakers.

Despite significant evidence to the contrary, Johnson’s parents continue to believe their son was murdered. After extensive investigations, the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department found nothing to substantiate their claim.