14. Unsettling Death of Kendrick Johnson PT. 1

On January 10th, 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson vanished from Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. His body was found the next day, rolled up inside a gym mat, sparking a mystery that continues to haunt the community. What began as an accidental death ruling quickly spiraled into a complex web of conflicting evidence, missing camera footage, and accusations of a cover-up.

Trigger Warnings: This episode contains descriptions of violence, death, and potentially disturbing autopsy details. Listener discretion is always advised.

In episode Pt 1, we delve into:

• The bizarre circumstances surrounding Kendrick's death and the initial investigation.
• The conflicting autopsy reports.
• The suspicious lack of cooperation from the school and law enforcement.
• The missing CCTV footage and the questions it raises.
• The family's relentless pursuit of justice and their belief that Kendrick was murdered.

Sources:

• Finding Kendrick Johnson (Tubi Documentary)
• WJCL News Reports
• CNN News Reports
• Valdosta Daily Times Reports
• Valdosta Daily Times Final Walk
• Walb
• All That's Interesting
• Stanford University’s ‘Say Their Names’ exhibit
• WALB News
• FatalBreakdown (YouTube)
• Truly Criminal (YouTube)
• YouTube video footage
• r/AwfulEverything
• r/UnresolvedMysteries
• Wiki

This case is a complex puzzle, and we've only scratched the surface. We encourage you to dig deeper, to do your own research. Explore the sources we've provided in the show notes. Form your own conclusions. And if you find something that resonates, share it. 

 

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