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Evil Lies

Evil Lies

Written by: Manslaughter Media
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 New episodes weekly. All of Season 1 is available on our Patreon now!

On January 11, 2013, the body of a student was discovered inside a rolled up wrestling mat in the old gym of Lowndes County High School in Valdosta, GA. The boy in the mat was named Kendrick "KJ" Johnson. This investigative series presents the facts of the case, drawing from thousands of photos, videos and documents as well as the official Lowndes County Sheriff's Office case file. Features several interviews from people involved in the official investigations as well as people who followed the case closely as it developed.

For access to our full case file, exclusive side stories, and a full second Season 1 show: Ebony Lies, become an insider on Patreon at www.patreon.com/evilliespodcast.

Music:
From the Dust - Jon Bjork
Space Desert - Strawberry Candy

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Episodes
  • The Boy in the Mat: Kendrick "KJ" Johnson - Episode 6 - The Bells

    The Boy in the Mat: Kendrick "KJ" Johnson - Episode 6 - The Bells
    Jun 9 2025
    Season 1 is available now! On January 11, 2013, the body of a student was discovered inside a rolled up wrestling mat in the old gym of Lowndes County High School in Valdosta, GA. The boy in the mat was named Kendrick "KJ" Johnson. This investigative series presents the facts of the case, drawing from thousands of photos, videos and documents as well as the official Lowndes County Sheriff's Office case file. Features several interviews from people involved in the official investigations as well as people who followed the case closely as it developed.

    The Season 1 finale covers the smear campaign lobbied against Brian Bell, a 15 year old kid at the time of Kendrick's death who has been officially exonerated, and how it cost him his dream college, a possible athletic career, and a normal life. See you next season.

    For access to our full case file, exclusive side stories, and a full second Season 1 show: Ebony Lies, become an insider on Patreon at www.patreon.com/evilliespodcast.

    Music:
    From the Dust - Jon Bjork
    Space Desert - Strawberry Candy


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/evil-lies--6608807/support.
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    59 mins
  • The Boy in the Mat: Kendrick "KJ" Johnson - Episode 5 - The Lies

    The Boy in the Mat: Kendrick "KJ" Johnson - Episode 5 - The Lies
    Jun 2 2025
    Season 1 is available now! On January 11, 2013, the body of a student was discovered inside a rolled up wrestling mat in the old gym of Lowndes County High School in Valdosta, GA. The boy in the mat was named Kendrick "KJ" Johnson. This investigative series presents the facts of the case, drawing from thousands of photos, videos and documents as well as the official Lowndes County Sheriff's Office case file. Features several interviews from people involved in the official investigations as well as people who followed the case closely as it developed.

    This episode will debunk the lies and misinformation spread through social media, popular media, and Jason Pollock's documentary Finding Kendrick Johnson.

    For access to our full case file, exclusive side stories, and a full second Season 1 show: Ebony Lies, become an insider on Patreon at www.patreon.com/evilliespodcast.

    Music:
    From the Dust - Jon Bjork
    Space Desert - Strawberry Candy


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/evil-lies--6608807/support.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • MINISODE - The Boy in the Mat: Kendrick "KJ" Johnson - Episode 4 - The Red Herrings

    MINISODE - The Boy in the Mat: Kendrick "KJ" Johnson - Episode 4 - The Red Herrings
    May 26 2025
    Season 1 is available now! On January 11, 2013, the body of a student was discovered inside a rolled up wrestling mat in the old gym of Lowndes County High School in Valdosta, GA. The boy in the mat was named Kendrick "KJ" Johnson. This investigative series presents the facts of the case, drawing from thousands of photos, videos and documents as well as the official Lowndes County Sheriff's Office case file. Features several interviews from people involved in the official investigations as well as people who followed the case closely as it developed.

    This episode will cover several false leads police chased down and statements twisted by officials with an agenda during the course of the investigation.

    For access to our full case file, exclusive side stories, and a full second Season 1 show: Ebony Lies, become an insider on Patreon at www.patreon.com/evilliespodcast.

    Music:
    From the Dust - Jon Bjork
    Space Desert - Strawberry Candy


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/evil-lies--6608807/support.
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    18 mins
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