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Ole Miss victims identified as probe into student deaths continues
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Two University of Mississippi students, Robert Strang (20) from Atlanta and Aidan Hamilton (18) from Colorado, were found dead under suspicious circumstances; their families have approved releasing their names and requested privacy.
- Authorities have not ruled out foul play but await autopsy and toxicology reports to determine causes of death; packages of kratom were found at both scenes, though its involvement remains unclear.
- Both deaths occurred within hours of each other, raising suspicion, and are being investigated by the Lafayette County narcotics task force, with state officials assisting to expedite toxicology results.
- University and fraternity officials have expressed condolences and urged the community to avoid speculation, emphasizing support for the grieving families and caution regarding drug use on campus.
- Students have been warned about synthetic opioids like cychlorphine, which may not be detected by common drug tests and require multiple doses of Narcan for treatment; officials continue to investigate potential drug involvement.
