Two students at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) were found dead, with reports indicating packaged kratom was found near them, according to The Hill and The Washington Times. The Washington Times reports the students have since been identified, though the identities were not detailed in the supplied material.
Authorities have warned about the dangers of kratom in connection with the deaths, according to CNN. Police seized kratom from a vape shop near the Ole Miss campus, according to NBC News, and the New York Post reports that two people were arrested near Ole Miss as officers uncovered more than 500 units of kratom, days after the students were found dead.
Toxicology results are expected next week, according to an official cited by NewsNation. Fox News, citing an official, reports the toxicology results are expected soon and may trigger an anti-fentanyl law depending on what they show.
The investigation into the students' deaths is ongoing, according to The Washington Times.
How each side covered it
Left
- CNN reported authorities issuing warnings about the dangers of kratom following the deaths of two Ole Miss students.
- NBC News reported police seized kratom from a vape shop located near the Ole Miss campus after the deaths.
“Police seize kratom at vape shop near Ole Miss after student deaths” — NBC News
Center
- NewsNation reported an official saying toxicology results in the case were expected the following week.
- The Hill reported the two students found dead near packaged kratom had been officially identified.
“Ole Miss students found dead near 'packaged kratom' identified” — The Hill
Right
- The New York Post reported two people were arrested after police uncovered more than 500 units of kratom days after the students were found dead.
- Fox News reported an official saying upcoming toxicology results could trigger enforcement under an anti-fentanyl law.
- The Washington Times reported Ole Miss had named the two deceased students as the investigation into their deaths continued.
“Two arrested near Ole Miss as cops uncover over 500 units of kratom just days after students found dead” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened at Ole Miss?
Two students at the University of Mississippi were found dead near packaged kratom, according to The Hill and The Washington Times. Authorities have since warned about kratom dangers, seized kratom from a nearby vape shop, and made arrests, according to CNN, NBC News and the New York Post.
Have the students been identified?
The Washington Times reports the two Ole Miss students found dead have been identified, though their names were not included in the supplied material.
What is kratom and why does it matter in this case?
Kratom is a substance that authorities warned about in connection with the deaths, according to CNN. Fox News reports toxicology results, expected soon, may trigger an anti-fentanyl law depending on their findings.
Were there any arrests connected to the case?
According to the New York Post, two people were arrested near Ole Miss after police uncovered more than 500 units of kratom, days after the students were found dead.
When will toxicology results be available?
NewsNation reports toxicology results are expected next week, according to an official, while Fox News reports the results are expected soon.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- CNNLeft-leaningAuthorities warn of Kratom dangers as two students died at Ole Miss
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningMississippi police seize kratom and make arrests after deaths of Ole Miss students
- NewsNationCenterTwo arrested in kratom bust days after Ole Miss student deaths
- The HillCenterOle Miss students found dead near ‘packaged kratom’ identified
- Fox NewsRight-leaningOle Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
- New York PostRight-leaningTwo arrested near Ole Miss as cops uncover over 500 units of kratom just days after students found dead
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningOle Miss names two students found dead as investigation into their deaths continues