Understanding Our Purpose and Sources

This website provides access to public records and evidence surrounding the death of Jason Michael “Mike” Mattingly Jr. We invite you to explore the original documents, verify the citations, and draw your own informed conclusions. Our goal is to highlight instances where police accountability falls short and to challenge the narrative that unfairly portrayed Michael. Transparency empowers individuals to seek the truth for themselves, not simply accept what is presented to them.

Public Records & Fair Use Disclosure

The documents shared on this website are public records obtained through lawful means, including official releases from the District Attorney’s Office and certified copies from the Bossier Parish Coroner’s Office.

These materials are provided for informational, educational, and public-interest purposes only.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as:

  • legal advice

  • medical advice

  • an official determination of fault or liability

All interpretations shared here reflect a layperson’s review of publicly available forensic records, not expert testimony.

Accuracy & Source Transparency

Every factual statement presented on this site is:

  • directly sourced from official autopsy reports and related records, or

  • clearly identified as opinion, commentary, or analysis

Readers are encouraged to:

  • review the original documents themselves

  • verify all page numbers and quotations

  • reach their own independent conclusions

No statements are presented as definitive legal findings beyond what appears in the source documents.

No Alteration of Official Records

The documents provided:

  • have not been altered, edited, or manipulated

  • are shared in their original form, except for redactions of sensitive personal information when required

Any highlighting, emphasis, or summaries added on this website are clearly separated from the original records and are for clarity only.

Good-Faith Public Interest Use

This website exists to:

  • document public records

  • promote transparency

  • preserve historical evidence

  • educate the public on how to read forensic reports

It is not intended to harass, defame, or misrepresent any individual, agency, or institution.

Copyright & Fair Use Notice

The reproduction of these documents qualifies as fair use under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes including:

  • public commentary

  • criticism

  • research

  • education

  • news reporting

All rights remain with their original authors and issuing agencies.

Reader Discretion

The materials referenced involve:

  • death

  • violence

  • forensic descriptions

Viewer discretion is advised.

Read the documents yourself

We are not asking anyone to take our word for it. The source documents are provided so you can read them yourself. We aim to reach the general public with this information, presenting it in a calm, formal, and quietly confident manner, hoping to achieve #JusticeForMike.

Our commitment

Justice For Mike Mattingly is committed to presenting a clear and factual account of the events surrounding the death of Jason Michael “Mike” Mattingly Jr. By providing access to the original documents, we empower you to draw your own conclusions and understand the truth behind the news and police narratives.

Transparency is key

Our goal is to promote transparency and allow the truth to be evaluated, not dictated. We believe that by sharing these public records and forensic evidence, we can contribute to a better understanding of what truly happened to Mike Mattingly Jr., fostering a sense of justice and accountability.