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University of Mississippi identifies 2 students found dead in cases that raise kratom concerns
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- The University of Mississippi identified two undergraduates, Aidan Hamilton from Colorado and Robert Strang from Georgia, as the students found dead earlier this week, sparking concerns about the drug kratom.
- Both students were discovered on Monday, one on campus and the other in Oxford, with packaged kratom found during investigations, though no definitive link to their deaths has been established.
- Kratom is an herb with opioid-like effects, used unofficially for pain, anxiety, and drug dependence, and can be either stimulating or sedating depending on dosage, according to the DEA.
- The Strang family expressed deep grief and requested privacy, while university officials urged the community to avoid speculation until investigations are complete.
- Phi Delta Theta fraternity confirmed Robert Strang as a member and extended condolences, emphasizing respect for the family and the broader community's mourning.
