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Second autopsy to be performed on teenager who died in Panama City boot camp.
March 12, 2006

Tampa, Florida - The parents of 14-year old Martin Lee Anderson got plenty of support from the pastor at Without Walls International Church on Sunday night. Both Gina Jones and Robert Anderson declined to talk, but had their attorneys and a private pathologist speak for them.

Benjamin Crump, Attorney for Family:
"The manner in which that child was taken away from them is just outrageous and we are here in Tampa to demand justice."

Videotape shows Anderson being struck by guards at a Panama City boot camp. The medical examiner later ruled the teenager died of sickle cell trait. Anderson's family disputes the autopsy results.

Benjamin Crump, Attorney for Family:
"If he wouldn't have made that outrageous finding of sickle cell trait the whole world would not have been wound up like they are."

Anderson's body was exhumed from a Panama City cemetery and transported to Hillsborough County for a second autopsy. The family asked well known pathologist Dr. Michael Baden to perform a third autopsy, if needed.

Dr. Michael Baden, Pathologist:
"I'm certain the death of Martin Lee Anderson will lead to important good things that will benefit lots of people."

Attorneys say the boot camp billed the financially strained family more than $25,000 for their son's medical expenses.

Benjamin Crump, Attorney for Family:
"You saw the video tape you saw how he died and we think it's insult to injury to send a medical bill to pay for it."

But the church is offering some money.

Pastor Randy White, Without Walls International Church:
"We're going to present to you a check for $15,000."

Both Gina and Robert were overcome with tears.
During the service, Rev. Jesse Jackson telephoned in support. Activists say authorities at the boot camp should be held accountable.

Benjamin Crump, Attorney for Family:
"What do you think should happen to the guards involved in this? Clearly we think that nobody should be above the law."

The boot camp says it was just trying to restrain Anderson.

The autopsy takes place at 9 AM on Monday. Attorneys say it will take around four hours. Afterwards Anderson's parents will decide if Baden will need to conduct a third autopsy at a local funeral home.

 
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