University of Mississippi Says 2 Student Deaths Remain Under Investigation

Two Ole Miss Students Die On Campus As Investigations Continue

The students, aged 18 and 20, were found dead in separate incidents, according to Lafayette County Coroner Glenn Coleman.

Ole Miss students found dead; multiple agencies investigate

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – The University of Mississippi Police and Lafayette County Metro Narcotics are investigating the deaths of two Ole Miss students. Metro Narcotics Captain Alex Fauver said the students were found Monday, September 21. One was on campus; the other was found at their home in Oxford. LCMN said they are conducting two separate death investigations and that...

Police investigating deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi

By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Authorities are investigating the deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi campus following a rowdy weekend in which the school hosted rival Louisiana State University for a football game.Investigators said there is no confirmed evidence indicating the deaths are connected, but packaged kratom sold from a

Ole Miss confirms two student deaths as kratom found in both investigations

The University of Mississippi confirmed Tuesday that two students have died, as investigators disclosed that packaged kratom was recovered during both death investigations.

2 student deaths under investigation at Ole Miss; kratom found at both sites

Investigators said they have not confirmed that kratom or other substances played a role in the deaths.

Oxford police investigate 2 university student deaths, warn against using kratom

University of Mississippi students on campus, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Oxford.