A second autopsy by a competent pathologist revealed the death had been an accidental drowning. Erdmann was not just incompetent, but he was also corrupt. In 1995 Erdmann was indicted on charges of perjury and tampering with evidence relating to the trial of Johnny Lee Rey in 1990.
A second autopsy conducted by a qualified pathologist confirmed that the death was an accidental drowning.  Erdmann was found to be incompetent and corrupt. In 1995, Erdmann was indicted on charges of perjury and tampering with evidence related to the trial of Johnny Lee Rey in 1990.