Probe Reopened In Death Of Kendrick Johnson, Georgia Teen A family spokesperson told NPR they are "cautiously optimistic" after the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office reopened its investigation last week. WebKendrick was found dead in the gymnasium at 10:30 a.m. on January 11, roughly 10 hours after his family reported him missing. IE 11 is not supported. Kendrick Johnson Thats the craziest lie you could have told. But still an accident? Thomas asked Paulk. We already knew what team you were on. Paulk reopened the case last year after the teenager's parents helped him obtain 17 boxes of evidence from the U.S. Department of Justice's case file on the boy's death. A sheriffs investigation determined there was no foul play in Kendrick Johnsons death in 2013, but his parents believe theres a cover-up. 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Writer-director-producer Jason Pollock (Stranger Fruit) spent four years on the film, and as part of his efforts interviewed Mitch Credle, a homicide detective who worked the case. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. In 2016, Sheriff Paulk, who had retired the year before Kendrick died, decided to run again for his old seat. Sheriff Paulk said he had examined 17 boxes of evidence provided by prosecutors and investigators, including grand jury testimony. 2nd Investigation Rules Death of Teen Kendrick Johnson Was a Freak Accident, Case of Kendrick Johnson, Georgia Teen Found Dead in Rolled-Up Gym Mat, Is Reopened by Sheriff's Office, Man Who Killed Young Police Officer in 1981 Was Serial Killer Who Murdered 4 Other Women, Cops Say DNA Reveals, Suspect Arrested for Home Invasion Murder of Jacqueline Avant, Music Execs Wife. Police said they have no current plans to release the audio tape or a transcript. (Russ Bynum/AP). If its a hoax, its a very, very cruel hoax to do to Mrs. Johnson, he told Fox 5. We got many options. The truth is the truth, Mr. Johnson said. HOUSTON Kendrick Johnson was found guilty by a jury for the murder of a Lamar High School student in 2018. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office closed the case, but Johnson's family still suspected foul play. Paulk met with the family on March 5 to tell them he had formally reopened the investigation. You are not on the team of righteousness, Jackie Johnson said. Kendrick Johnson Parents say they are getting new evidence to prove Kendrick Johnson was killed, claim cover-up A sheriff's investigation determined there was no foul play in Kendrick Johnson's death in 20 13, but his parents believe there's a cover-up. "And the uprising as I like to call it this summer just gave me the energy to pursue reopening this case.". Kendrick Johnsons death has been the continued focus of headlines and theories nationwide. He said the process appeared to be underway, albeit slowed by the holiday season and the pandemic. Paulk said he would offer up his own money if someone comes forwardbut that, as of right now, they have not had a viable person come forward yet. As you look down the road here, do you guys have other options? Johnson was found dead on Jan. 11, 2013 inside of a tightly rolled gym mat by classmates at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. The police deemed it an accident, but two autopsies suggested foul The sheriff released a 16-page summary of his investigation on Wednesday including pictures from the Lowndes County gym. Kendrick Johnson Finding Kendrick Johnson opens with whistleblower Mitch Credle, a 23-year veteran homicide detective with Washington police who investigated Johnsons death with the US attorneys office. Its going to come out, no matter how many layers they put on Kendrick, its going to come out, mother Jaqueline Johnson said. VALDOSTA, Ga. The parents of a South Georgia teen found dead inside a high school gym say they are finding new evidence in the case. All Rights Reserved. The county sheriff said the death, initially ruled an accident, should The Georgia Bureau of Investigation initially ruled the death accidental resulting from positional asphyxia, but Johnsons family alleges he was killed by two white students, their culpability shielded through a nefarious conspiracy. You didnt find nothing in 17 boxes? WebSheriff reopens investigation into death of Kendrick Johnson, found dead inside gym mat; Family of Kendrick Johnson continues to seek answers to questions that surround his Parents say they are getting new evidence to prove Kendrick Johnson was killed, claim cover-up. It goes to show you the coverup is going on in this town, Kenneth Johnson said. Kendrick Johnsons murder was first considered an unfortunate incident by law. This is how you roll in Valdosta, Jackie Johnson said. 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