Paulk: Supposed confession in Kendrick Johnson case a hoax Kendrick Johnson,17, was found dead inside his high school's gym. (FAMILY PHOTO) By WALB News Team | May 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM EDT - Updated May 13 at 5:34 AM VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A On Wednesday, Paulk said a recorded confession to killing the 17-year-old found dead in a mat at Lowndes High School in 2013 turned out to be false.