Summary of 18 Yr Old Dead Under His Truck- Dad Claims Empty Truck Ran Son Over BUT Mom Claims Dad Killed Son

Overview of 18 Yr Old Dead Under His Truck — Stephanie Soo (part 2)

This episode examines the July 20, 2020 death of 18‑year‑old Grant Solomon in Gallatin, Tennessee. Grant was found on his back in a ditch under the front of a white Toyota Tacoma after the truck ended up in the ravine below a windowless training facility (Ward Performance Institute). His father, former sports anchor Aaron Solomon, called 911 saying Grant had been “run over” by his own truck. Grant’s mother, Angie Solomon, and an online campaign (Freedom for Gracie / Justice for Grant) dispute Aaron’s account and allege foul play, claiming Aaron killed Grant to hide other crimes (notably alleged sexual abuse of their daughter Gracie). The podcast focuses on contradictions in the scene, sparse official reports, online reaction, money raised via GoFundMe, and Angie’s later arrest in an alleged murder‑for‑hire plot.

Key facts & timeline

• Date: July 20, 2020. Location: Ward Performance Institute parking area (Gallatin, TN) — a short, steep concrete drive with grass/large rocks on the sides and a ditch at the bottom.
• Victim: Grant Solomon, 18, recent high school baseball standout.
• First responder/911: Aaron Solomon placed a 911 call ~10 minutes after parking; he reported his son “trapped under” a white Toyota Tacoma. Call tone and Aaron’s demeanor attracted scrutiny online.
• Medical report summary: Grant was found on his back, head between the two front tires, breathing but unresponsive with bleeding from scalp/nose/ears. EMS noted the vehicle weight was supported by the wheels (not pinning the patient). He later died; listed cause included cardiac arrest with blunt trauma/traumatic brain injury (documented as “cardiac arrest, cause unspecified; blunt trauma arrest w/ traumatic brain injury” in a regional medical center document).
• Witness claims: Aaron said “three guys” were present and assisting; a facility employee later mentioned seeing three people in construction vests who left before police arrived. No identified witnesses gave formal statements publicly.
• Evidence handling: According to the podcast, Aaron declined forensic analysis of the truck (no public record of a vehicle black box examination reported). Angie says Aaron refused autopsy/organ donation requests (disputed).
• Aftermath: Angie and supporters raised large GoFundMe totals (reported combined figure near $200K). Angie was later arrested in an alleged murder‑for‑hire plot targeting Aaron.

Main points of contention / “red flags”

• Scene mechanics: Multiple people say Grant’s truck was in park when police arrived — yet the truck supposedly rolled downhill, dragging/landing on him. That scenario raises questions about how the vehicle moved and whether mechanical failure occurred.
• Body placement and injuries: Grant’s final position (lying on jagged rocks with head between front tires, facing the street) and the pattern of injuries are contested. Angie and others note a lack of expected exterior abrasions, burns (from a hot vehicle), or a bloody drag trail on pavement that they expect if someone were dragged under a truck.
• Vehicle weight: EMS reported the vehicle weight was supported by wheels — not crushing Grant — which complicates narratives of him being run over vs. placed.
• Missing forensic work: No public record (per the podcast) of a thorough vehicle forensic inspection, accident reconstruction, or a public, full‑featured police report. Angie and supporters asked for exhumation/toxicology and reconstruction; these were not apparently done publicly.
• Witness inconsistency: Aaron’s statements, Angie’s account, the employee’s mention of three people in vests, and the fleeting “witnesses” on the 911 call conflict or remain unresolved.
• Aaron’s behavior: Many commenters found Aaron’s tone on the 911 call and his subsequent behavior (including reenactment on rocks for Angie’s camera) unusually calm or detached; others defended him as trying to stay composed under stress.
• Social media/aid money: Questions were raised about the use and status of donated funds (Freedom for Gracie/Justice for Grant fundraising), and whether funds were spent for intended investigations.

Evidence reported in episode (what exists publicly / claimed)

• 911 call: Audio of Aaron’s call is public and widely discussed for tone/content.
• Photos of scene/vehicle: Photos show the white Tacoma in the ditch and Grant under the front; podcast host describes the facility and terrain.
• Medical documentation: An in‑hospital document lists cause as cardiac arrest with traumatic brain injury/blunt force; EMS notes vehicle weight not on patient.
• Videos: Angie posted a recorded conversation where Aaron reenacts/points out where he “last saw” Grant; there are other clips (e.g., school pickup) used by both sides.
• Social media posts: Freedom for Gracie Instagram and related posts collected documents and allegations; some items on those accounts are disputed or legally sensitive.

Family dynamics, allegations & motivations

• Angie’s position: Believes Grant was murdered and alleges Aaron sexually abused daughter Gracie. She sought more investigation, posted documents and videos, organized fundraisers, and gained public support.
• Aaron’s position: Describes the incident as a freak accident, says he and Grant arrived separately, and claims he immediately called 911 when he discovered Grant under the truck. He reportedly declined some forensic requests (per Angie).
• Witness reports: Grant’s friends and girlfriend (Hannah) have commented on Grant’s strained relationship with his father; some friends claim Grant wanted custody of Gracie and planned to act after turning 18.
• Public reaction: Early support for Angie shifted for some as contradictions and legal issues emerged; many people distrust both parents, but sympathy largely rests with Gracie and Grant.

Legal / investigative status highlighted

• Police: The local police investigation was reportedly brief and closed without a public, detailed explanation; podcast says FOIA attempts were frustratingly thin.
• Medical examiner: Cause of death documentation exists but appears limited in publicly shared detail.
• Forensics: No public record (in podcast) that the truck was forensically evaluated; Angie has called for exhumation/toxicology/accident reconstruction.
• Criminal charges: Angie was later arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill Aaron — complicating public sympathy and raising questions about motives and fund usage.

Plausible scenarios discussed (not conclusions)

• Accidental roll: Truck was not fully engaged and rolled downhill dragging Grant; inconsistent injury patterns or scene details are the source of skepticism.
• Knock/out + drag: Grant knocked unconscious near/behind truck, then dragged; again, lack of expected external trauma or drag evidence makes this uncertain.
• Staged placement: Allegation that Grant was placed in ditch and truck driven over him to simulate an accident. Motive theories include silencing him (if he would expose abuse) or financial gain (trust or insurance) — but these are allegations with contested evidence.
• Unknown mechanical failure: Vehicle failure could have caused unusual movement even if in park — forensic testing of truck would help determine this.

Outstanding questions (what remains unresolved)

• Was the truck actually in park when it began to move, and what did any vehicle telemetry/black‑box data show?
• Did police perform or decline a full forensic inspection and accident reconstruction? If yes, what were the findings?
• Who were the three construction‑vested individuals in audio/employee accounts, and where did they go?
• Why were there limited visible external injuries, no clear drag marks, and reportedly no burns if Grant was under a recently driven truck?
• What happened to the funds raised via GoFundMe? Were they spent on investigations?
• Why did Aaron reportedly decline autopsy or vehicle forensics (per Angie), and what official documentation exists to confirm or deny that?

Notable quotes cited in coverage

• Grant to his mother that morning: “Mom, I don’t want to die in Gallatin.”
• Medical note: vehicle weight “was supported by the wheels and was not being exerted upon onto the patient.” (used to argue he wasn’t crushed)
• GoFundMe phrasing (posted by supporters): “Grant lost his life at a time when he was just about to speak out against his father for sexually abusing his little sister.”

Key takeaways

1. The official public record is thin and contested — many central facts (vehicle condition, witness statements, forensic testing) are unresolved or not publicly shared.
2. Physical details at the scene (body placement, pattern of injuries, lack of drag marks/abrasions/burns) are viewed by some as inconsistent with a straightforward “truck rolled and dragged” accident.
3. Aaron’s behavior and statements (911 audio, reenactment video) have polarized public opinion; tone alone is not proof, but the total pattern of inconsistencies fuels suspicion for many.
4. Angie raised substantial public support and money seeking further investigation; later legal trouble (alleged murder‑for‑hire plot) complicated perceptions of motive and credibility.
5. Definitive answers require independent forensic work: vehicle data/inspection, accident reconstruction, full autopsy/toxicology/exhumation (if warranted), and thorough witness interviews.

Recommended investigative steps (if pursuing clarity)

• Obtain full police and EMS reports via FOIA and review all witness statements and timelines.
• Forensically examine the Toyota (brake system, parking‑pawl, transmission state, telemetry if present).
• Conduct an accident reconstruction recreating truck movement on the actual slope/pavement.
• Independent autopsy/toxicology (exhumation if necessary and legally authorized).
• Identify and interview the three vest‑wearing individuals reported on scene.
• Audit public fundraising and document allocation of those funds.

Final note: This episode is investigative/interpretive — it compiles evidence, witness claims, social media campaigns, and unresolved inconsistencies but does not present a legal finding. The case’s open questions stem largely from limited public documentation and conflicting accounts from the family and witnesses.