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Ole Miss students found dead; kratom under investigation
WSB-TV • • nation
Key Points:
- Robert Strang, a 20-year-old Ole Miss junior from metro Atlanta, was found dead Monday, alongside another student, 18-year-old Aidan Hamilton, who was found dead at a separate location; investigations into both deaths are ongoing with no confirmed connection.
- Authorities are examining whether kratom, a controversial herbal supplement found at both scenes, may have played a role; kratom is banned in some areas including Oxford, Mississippi, due to health concerns.
- Strang’s family expressed deep grief and gratitude for community support, while students and parents at North Atlanta High School and Ole Miss are struggling to cope with the unexpected losses.
- Toxicology results, expected in several weeks, will be key to determining if kratom contributed to the deaths, as authorities continue their investigation.
