In a sparsely populated rural county, the likelihood of a wrongful death lawsuit against the county helps keep the lid on those facts. It's not a conspiracy as much as County Officials, local media, etc., having a common interest.
I saw it unfold when the Archer County Sheriff was accused of sexually assaulting a female prisoner.
I really feel for Mr. Yantis' family, both for their loss and their frustration with the "investigation" of his death.
