Two University of Mississippi Students Found Dead; Kratom Overdose Investigated
Two students from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) have been found dead and subsequently identified. The incidents occurred on and near the university's campus in Oxford, Mississippi, with officials investigating possible overdose involving kratom.
Terre Haute, IN, September 24, 2026 —
Two students from the University of Mississippi, often referred to as Ole Miss, have been discovered deceased. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths, with a focus on a potential overdose involving the substance kratom.
The incidents occurred on and in areas adjacent to the university’s campus in Oxford, Mississippi. The identities of the students have been confirmed, though specific details regarding their names have not been released by officials at this time. The university has not provided further information regarding the students’ affiliations or specific circumstances of their discovery.
Law enforcement and university officials are reportedly looking into the possibility that kratom, a plant-based substance, may have played a role in the fatalities. Kratom has been associated with various health risks and is subject to different regulations across jurisdictions. Investigations into the specific cause of death for each student are ongoing.
Details surrounding the timeline of the discoveries and the progression of the official investigations were not immediately available. The university community in Oxford is awaiting further information as officials work to determine the precise factors contributing to these student deaths.
Story summarized from the original created by Jacob Gallant, Akim Powell on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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