University of Mississippi Says 2 Student Deaths Remain Under Investigation
Authorities found packaged kratom in both probes, but they have not confirmed it contributed to the deaths and are urging the public not to speculate.
- On Monday, Sept. 21, emergency responders were dispatched to Stewart Hall on the Ole Miss campus following reports of a possible overdose, confirming the deaths of two students.
- Investigators found packaged kratom during both investigations, though Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit emphasized there is no confirmed evidence the substance contributed to either death.
- According to Lafayette County Coroner Glenn Coleman, the two students, aged 18 and 20, died Monday, with law enforcement conducting separate investigations showing no evidence the deaths are connected.
- Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Dr. Shawnboda Mead urged the community to avoid speculation, stating the university coordinates with law enforcement while causes remain under investigation.
- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently trained Ole Miss students on administering Narcan, while the City of Oxford provides free access through vending machines to combat overdose deaths.
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Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Ole Miss students. Investigators said there is no confirmed evidence indicating the deaths are connected, but packaged kratom sold from a retail store was found in both investigations.
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Kratom, a psychoactive substance from an Asian plant, was found in investigations conducted after the death of two students from the University of Mississippi. The substance, banned in France, is in full swing across the Atlantic.
Investigation Underway After Deaths of 2 Ole Miss Students
An investigation is underway at the University of Mississippi after two students were found dead on Monday. While authorities say packaged kratom was found during the separate search and investigations, they have not confirmed it was a contributing factor in their deaths.
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