Two Ole Miss students found dead; investigation underway
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- ktvz.comseen 29 Sept, 05:38description edited
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By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Authorities continue to investigate the deaths of two University of Mississippi students — where kratom, a packaged herbal supplement, was found in both probes but not verified as connected to the deaths — following a rowdy weekend centered on a major football rivalry. There has been an outpouringBy Cindy Von Quednow, Chelsea Bailey, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — The University of Mississippi has identified the two students who died Monday as authorities continue to investigate the tragedy that has left a campus community shaken. Kratom, a packaged herbal supplement, was found in both probes but not verified as connected to the deaths,
- foxnews.comseen 7 Oct, 15:55description edited
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Two University of Mississippi students died with kratom found at both scenes, raising urgent questions about the substance's opioid-like effects.Two University of Mississippi student deaths raised questions after investigators found packaging associated with kratom-related products and later recovered products that contained synthetic kratom-related substances.
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Tue, 22 September 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories18:52
Two Ole Miss students found dead; investigation underway Action News 5 Two Ole Miss students found dead as packaged kratom is recovered at both sites: officials Fox News Ole Miss confirms two student deaths; investigation ongoing localmemphis.com Coroner, Ole Miss confirm death of two students wtva.com Local police investigating 2 student deaths oxfordeagle.com
- wbbjtv.com18:52first to report
Authorities are urging caution after packaged kratom was discovered during investigations into the deaths of two Ole Miss students. Causes of death remain under investigation.
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- acadiananewsfirst.com22 Sept, 18:52their copy
- dailymail.com21:07
Two Ole Miss studnets died on Tuesday, the university shared. Shortly after the news broke, Dr. Shawnboda Mead, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, slammed online speculation.
- Google News - Top Stories22:39
Kratom found at locations where two Ole Miss students were discovered dead NBC News Ole Miss confirms two student deaths; investigation ongoing localmemphis.com Two Ole Miss students found dead as packaged kratom is recovered at both sites: officials Fox News Local police investigating 2 student deaths The Oxford Eagle ‘Packaged Kratom’ found after deaths of two U of MS students, narcotics unit says WREG.com
Wed, 23 September 2026
3 reports- The Hill15:36
Kratom, an herbal substance whose components are opioid-related, was found in the investigation into two student deaths at the University of Mississippi, the local narcotics team said on Tuesday.
- foxnews.com19:41edited after publishing
Two University of Mississippi student deaths raised questions after investigators found packaging associated with kratom-related products and later recovered products that contained synthetic kratom-related substances.
- Google News - Top Stories19:50
Officials Investigating Mississippi Student Deaths Issue Warning About Kratom The New York Times What we know as officials investigate the deaths of 2 Ole Miss students CNN 2 Ole Miss students dead, kratom suspected. Is it legal in Michigan? Detroit Free Press What is kratom? Risks of popular substance revealed after college students' deaths Fox News Ole Miss students were 18, 20 years old at time of death actionnews5.com
Thu, 24 September 2026
10 reports- wsfa.com03:52
As Alabama officials crack down on illegal kratom production statewide, experts warn the unregulated substance poses serious health risks — especially for young people.
- ktvz.com08:00edited after publishing
By Cindy Von Quednow, Chelsea Bailey, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — The University of Mississippi has identified the two students who died Monday as authorities continue to investigate the tragedy that has left a campus community shaken. Kratom, a packaged herbal supplement, was found in both probes but not verified as connected to the deaths,
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Ole Miss deaths, druggings have ‘people scared to leave’ dorms as bars, Greek life clamp down: students Fox News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- whmi.com11:45
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- news4jax.com16:28
A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of the substance while investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students.
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- texarkanagazette.com27 Sept, 04:34their copy
- Google News - Top Stories16:34
Ole Miss victims identified as narcotics task force probes two student deaths Fox News Ole Miss students found dead identified as Aidan Hamilton, Robert Strang CNN University of Mississippi IDs students in ongoing death investigation WREG.com Ole Miss confirms identity of students who died Monday Action News 5 Atlanta native identified as one of two students whose deaths are under investigation at Ole Miss 11Alive.com
- wrdw.com18:33
The overdose deaths of two University of Mississippi students — including a 20-year-old from Atlanta — are prompting new warnings.
- Google News - Top Stories19:40
University of Mississippi identifies 2 students found dead in cases that raise kratom concerns NBC News Family releases statement, photo of Ole Miss student from Atlanta tragically found dead 11Alive.com Authorities investigating death of Ole Miss student from Atlanta The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ole Miss students found dead identified as Aidan Hamilton, Robert Strang CNN Ole Miss deaths, druggings have ‘people scared to leave’ dorms as bars, Greek life clamp down: students Fox News
- komu.com20:00
Authorities continue to investigate the deaths of two University of Mississippi students found in their homes.
- Google News - Top Stories20:06
Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom AP News Family releases statement, photo of Ole Miss student from Atlanta tragically found dead 11Alive.com Authorities investigating death of Ole Miss student from Atlanta The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ole Miss victims identified as narcotics task force probes two student deaths Fox News Miss. overdose deaths send shockwaves into Georgia, South Carolina WRDW
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- supertalk.fm19:20
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- whmi.com16:45
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Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- The Hill12:09
Police announced a link between kratom-related packages found alongside two students and a local business in Oxford.
Fri, 2 October 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories13:44
Vape store clerks face federal drug charges after tracing purchases made by dead Ole Miss students New York Post Federal prosecutors say men accused of Oxford narcotic sales are ‘danger to the public’ Action News 5 Scholarship created in memory of Ole Miss student from Atlanta who died suddenly Atlanta News First Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom AP News 2 federally charged after kratom seized at Oxford, MS business WREG.com
- PBS NewsHour17:58
A drug task force in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid kratom, an herbal substance that acts as a stimulant at low doses and a sedative at high doses, after authorities found packages of kratom derivatives while investigating the deaths on Sept. 21.
- Google News - Top Stories19:55Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom
Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom AP News Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk and son with selling illegal kratom PBS 2 federally charged after kratom seized at Oxford, MS business WREG.com Clerk, son charged with selling kratom to students before their deaths pennlive.com Feds charge Mississippi vape store clerks as investigation in Ole Miss deaths continue Yahoo
- Google News - Top Stories22:19
Shop clerk, son charged with selling illegal kratom amid probe into deaths of 2 Ole Miss students CBS News Federal prosecutors say men accused of Oxford narcotic sales are ‘danger to the public’ actionnews5.com Scholarship created in memory of Ole Miss student from Atlanta who died suddenly Atlanta News First 2 federally charged after kratom seized at Oxford, MS business WREG.com Ole Miss vape store clerks jailed, facing federal drug charges Fox News
Sat, 3 October 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories16:17
Shop clerk and son charged with selling illegal kratom after two Ole Miss students die from suspected overdoses The Guardian The kratom-related drugs found near the late Ole Miss students, explained CNN Toxicology link ties Oxford student deaths to pills sold at local vape shop Action News 5 Father, son face federal charges amid probe of Ole Miss students deaths The Clarion-Ledger DOJ: Vape store arrests tied to University of Mississippi death WREG.com
- The Guardian World16:17
Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang died after apparently ingesting kratom product last month Federal authorities investigating the recent deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product, prosecutors announced on Friday. A drug taskforce in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid kratom, an herbal substance that acts as a stimulant at low doses and a sedative at high doses, after authorities found packages of...
- BBC News World22:39
They are accused of selling at least one student derivatives of kratom, often called "gas station heroin" in the US.