Feb 19, 2023 #InvestigationDiscovery #StillAMystery
'In September 2015, Joseph Smedley was a sophomore studying biochemistry at Indiana University when he disappeared. A week later, he was found dead in a lake, with more than sixty pounds of rocks strapped to his chest in a backpack. The Monroe County coroner ruled that he drowned himself, but Joseph's family never agreed, and still suspect foul play was involved.'
Oct 3, 2022
'Police ruled Joseph Smedley's 2015 death a suicide, but the family disputes that.'
Joseph Smedley’s life matters and he will not be forgotten.
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Tiera Howleit Apr 5, 2022
“He was really intelligent and had a lot of friends,” Bernas said. “He was always outgoing and the life of the party.”
Bernas said her brother was also involved in wrestling growing up and was dedicated to it throughout his life. Smedley was a trombone player and had a deep passion for jazz music as well.
“He always wanted to go down to New Orleans,” Bernas said. “This was his dream trip because of the food and the jazz.”
Smedley’s life goals revolved around the sciences and healthcare. ''
''Bernas recalls receiving text messages saying he was leaving the country and not responding to the message. She also received a similar note supposedly from her brother before he disappeared, which she said was strange.
“The letter left was written hastily and looked like someone who was left-handed wrote it,” Bernas said. “What really stands out is it was signed by Smedley, and he never went by Smedley and never liked the name.”
Bernas said the only people to call her brother “Smedley” were his roommates and his fraternity brothers in Sigma Pi, who was among the last people to have seen him alive.''
