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Two Ole Miss students found dead as packaged kratom is recovered at both sites: officials

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Law enforcement in Lafayette County, Mississippi, is investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students found at separate locations. Packaged kratom was discovered at both sites, though officials have not confirmed that it contributed to their deaths. The university expressed deep sorrow over the loss and offered condolences to the families and friends of the deceased students.

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Two University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) students were found dead on separate occasions, with packaged kratom recovered at both scenes. Officials from the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit are investigating but have not confirmed that the deaths are linked or that kratom was a contributing factor in either case. The university expressed its condolences and stated it is heartbroken by the loss of these students. Chancellor Dr. Shawnboda Mead urged against speculating about the circumstances online, warning of misinformation spreading on social media. Authorities advise avoiding kratom and other substances not prescribed by medical professionals due to potential risks.

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"The University is heartbroken by the recent loss of two students and extends our condolences to their families, friends and loved ones during this difficult time," a campus spokesman said.

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Two Ole Miss students found dead as packaged kratom is recovered at both sites: officials · assertive framing

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Two University of Mississippi students have been found dead amid a drug-related investigation, officials confirmed to Fox News Digital. asserted

officials → find → Digital

Lafayette County Metro Narcotics said in a news release that law enforcement is investigating the deaths of two college-aged individuals found at separate locations. asserted

enforcement → say → locations

Authorities have not confirmed the deaths are connected, but packaged kratom sold from a retail store was recovered in both investigations. asserted

kratom → confirm → investigations

"We do not have confirmed information indicating that kratom or any other substance was a contributing factor in either death," the agency said. asserted

agency → have → death

In a statement to Fox News Digital, the University of Mississippi confirmed that both of the deceased were students there. asserted

both → confirm → deceased

"The University is heartbroken by the recent loss of two students and extends our condolences to their families, friends and loved ones during this difficult time," a campus spokesman said. asserted

spokesman → heartbroken → time

This is a developing story. asserted

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