Positive their son did not commit suicide, family launched investigation

Update from ABC News

Was death suicide or murder


Special Report: Death at Naval Station Great Lakes
Family of Kyle Antonacci claims the 22-year-old was murdered at Naval Station Great Lakes in 2010.
By Natalie Kaplan
In February 2010, Navy seaman Kyle Antonacci was found hanging by a belt in the closet of his room at Naval Station Great Lakes. His cause of death was ruled asphyxia by hanging but how he died is yet to be determined. Kyle was 22 years old and had recently been the witness in the rape trial of a friend and fellow seaman.

His death has been under investigation by the Lake County Coroner’s Office and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) for the past 20 months.

Positive their son did not commit suicide, Kyle’s parents launched their own investigation into his death.
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Kyle Antonacci died at Naval Station Great Lakes on Feb. 1, 2010. Credit Lisa Antonacci

Other reports in this series

Part 2: Rape Trial Leads to Navy Seaman’s Death on Navy Base
Shortly before his death in early 2010, Kyle testified in a rape trial against one of his close friends on the base. But what transpired outside of the courtroom has his parents concerned.

Part 3: Navy Seaman Acting as NCIS Informant on Day of Death
Not long after the trial, officials accused Kyle of lying on the stand. After revealing his secret, he agrees to work undercover against his friend's accuser.

Part 4: Family Exhumes Navy Seaman’s Body to Investigate Death
Seeking more information about their son’s death, Kyle’s parents has his body exhumed. What they found -- or, rather, what they didn't find -- could have determined whether Kyle’s death was a suicide or homicide.

Part 5: Family Says Navy Son’s Remains Were Disrespected
During the second autopsy, the Antonaccis also discovered issues with the way Kyle's body was prepared for burial. Issues that interfered with them learning more about his death.

A combination of red flags have led the Antonaccis to believe their son was murdered at Great Lakes Naval Station and fear the base is trying to cover it up. In attempt to make sure that doesn’t happen, they’ve pledged to continue their own investigation until the truth is revealed.