Ole Miss Student Deaths Kratom Concerns
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"During the search, agents recovered more than 500 units of kratom, along with an assortment of THC cartridges, gummies, and other suspected narcotics," police said in a statement.
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Authorities have not confirmed the deaths are connected, but packaged kratom sold from a retail store was recovered in both investigations.
"The University is heartbroken by the recent loss of two students and extends our condolences to their families, friends and loved ones during this difficult time," a campus spokesman said.
Kratom has been banned by local laws in Oxford, Mississippi, but can be bought in surrounding counties, said Capt. Alex Fauver, commander of the Metro Narcotics unit.
The victims have been identified as Robert Strang, a 20-year-old junior from Atlanta, and Aidan Hamilton, an 18-year-old freshman from Colorado.
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- 22 Sep
Authorities have not confirmed the deaths are connected, but packaged kratom sold from a retail store was recovered in both investigations.
- 24 Sep
Officials asked the public "to avoid speculation regarding the circumstances or cause of either death while these investigations remain ongoing."
- 25 Sep
The victims have been identified as Robert Strang, a 20-year-old junior from Atlanta, and Aidan Hamilton, an 18-year-old freshman from Colorado.
- 26 Sep
"To take kratom is really rolling the dice on death..." Tannehill told "Fox & Friends Weekend."
Coverage 18 articles
1 Oct Ole Miss students died near drug listing newly illegal ingredient, ex-prosecutor says selling it is 'unlawful'
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30 Sep Ole Miss students' toxicology reports will be done 'in due course,' families to be notified first: officials
Fox News- 30 Sep Ole Miss students' toxicology reports completed, official says
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29 Sep Vape store clerk near Ole Miss campus warned buyer 'people were dying' from kratom pills, affidavit says
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26 Sep Mississippi mayor issues dire warning on dangers of kratom after deaths of two Ole Miss students
Daily Mail
26 Sep Oxford mayor warns kratom is 'rolling the dice on death' as fears linger over Ole Miss deaths
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26 Sep Ole Miss student toxicology reports to be completed next week — and could trigger state law to crack down on fentanyl dealers
New York Post- 25 Sep Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
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24 Sep Mississippi authorities work to expedite toxicology reports for Ole Miss student deaths
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24 Sep University of Mississippi identifies 2 students found dead in cases that raise kratom concerns
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24 Sep Ole Miss deaths, druggings have ‘people scared to leave’ dorms as bars, Greek life clamp down: students
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23 Sep Investigation Underway After Deaths of 2 Ole Miss Students
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23 Sep Two students dead in Mississippi
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23 Sep 2 Ole Miss students found dead with packaged kratom in their rooms, police say
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22 Sep Kratom found at locations where two Ole Miss students were discovered dead
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22 Sep Mystery as TWO Ole Miss students die, with chancellor condemning 'misinformation' about their deaths
Daily Mail
22 Sep Two Ole Miss students found dead in separate incidents— with kratom found at both scenes
New York Post
22 Sep Two Ole Miss students found dead as packaged kratom is recovered at both sites: officials
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