‘American Idol’ alum’s death sparks police investigation

Cleveland.com— Police in Franklin, Tennessee, south of Nashville are investigating the death of Christian singer and “American Idol” alum Mandisa, who was found dead in her home.

The Tennessean—Death of Mandisa, 'American Idol' alum, does not appear suspicious, Franklin police say. Mandisa's career as a Christian artist bloomed after a 2005 appearance on "American Idol," where she placed in the top nine.

The Source—Grammy Winner and ‘American Idol’ Singer Mandisa’s Sudden Death at age 47 Still Under Investigation. American Idol alum Mandisa, who suddenly passed away at 47 is still under investigation by the Franklin Police Department. They framed it as they are “continuing to investigate” her death in a statement on Monday. The singer, whose real name is Mandisa Hundley, is a native of California but passed away at her home in […] The post Grammy Winner and ‘American Idol’ Singer Mandisa’s Sudden Death at age 47 Still Under Investigation first appeared on The Source.

Fox News—'American Idol' alum Mandisa's father says there are 'no signs' of self-harm amid ongoing death investigation. Nearly two weeks after "American Idol" alum Mandisa was found dead in her Tennessee home, her father, John Hundley, is opening up about his daughter's cause of death.  "I believe firmly that the detective believes and knows that she did not [harm herself]," he told Fox News Digital Tuesday. "They talked about the scars, any type of bruises that may have been on her body. They looked for signs that she may have harmed herself, and there were no signs to indicate that she did anything to harm...