03/29/2024
Lennon Lacy Bio Pic

Lennon Lacy

Spread the love

Lennon Lacy Bio PicThe Winston Salem Journal is reporting the FBI is now reviewing the the death of 17 year old Lennon Lacy, a black teenager found in a trailer park in Bladenboro hanging from a swing set.

A 911 caller reported the West Bladen student’s body was spotted hanging on Friday morning, August 29, 2014.  His feet suspended about 2 inches off the ground.
The state medical examiner ruled the death a suicide. The boys mother has said she does not believe he hung himself.
Lacy’s relatives and the NAACP have questioned the findings and requested the FBI investigate the case.
According to the newspaper, federal officials confirmed recently they were reviewing the investigation.  A spokesperson for U.S.Attorney Tom Walker said their office was acting at the request of attorneys from the North Carolina NAACP representing the Lacy family.
Rev. William Barber, president of the state NAACP chapter was quoted as saying, “It is possible that a 17 year old excited about life could commit suicide. The family is prepared to accept the truth.  But there are far too many unanswered questions.”
Again, quoting from the paper, Bladen County District Attorney Jon David said, “Not only is the case open, but our minds are open.”.
There was no indication of when the investigation may be completed.

About Author