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Kratom found at locations where two Ole Miss students were discovered dead
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Two University of Mississippi students died separately this week, with packaged kratom found during both investigations, though authorities have not confirmed kratom or any substance as a cause of death.
- The deaths, occurring on Monday—one on campus and one in Oxford city—are being investigated independently by local, state, and federal agencies.
- University officials expressed condolences and noted the campus community is shocked, with students displaying black ribbons and Greek organizations cautioning against using non-prescribed substances.
- Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant with stimulant or sedative effects, is not federally banned but is considered a drug of concern by the DEA and is locally banned in Oxford, though available in surrounding areas.
- Law enforcement urged the public to avoid speculation amid misinformation and emphasized caution regarding kratom and unregulated substances.
