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.
The latest lawsuit features familiar innuendo directed at familiar targets. For the full story visit myajc.com.
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A native Atlantan, Boone joined the AJC staff in 2007. He quickly carved out a niche covering crime stories, assuming the public safety beat in 2014. He's covered some of the biggest trials this decade, from Hemy Neuman to Ross Harris to Chip Olsen, the latter of which was featured on Season 7 of the AJC's award-winning "Breakdown" podcast.
