Ryan Johnson , 17 , was found dead in a rolled - up mat a high school gym . Police closed the case on him , saying his death was an accident . His parents say otherwise ; they believe a second autopsy proves it . The Johnsons are pushing for a coroner 's report , reopening the case .
Kendrick Johnson , 17 , was found dead in a rolled-up mat a high school gym . Authorities closed the case on him , saying his death was an accident . His parents believe otherwise ; they say a second autopsy proves it . The Johnsons are pushing for a coroner 's inquest , reopening the case .