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Mystery as TWO Ole Miss students die, with chancellor condemning 'misinformation' about their deaths

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Richter, E. (2026, September 22). Mystery as TWO Ole Miss students die, with chancellor condemning 'misinformation' about their deaths. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16152461/university-mississippi-ole-miss-students-dead.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Two unnamed University of Mississippi students died on Tuesday under mysterious circumstances, leading to widespread speculation online. Dr. Shawnboda Mead, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, criticized social media rumors suggesting drug overdoses as the cause. Police found packaged Kratom during both investigations but have not confirmed its role in the deaths; they advise against using such substances without medical supervision.

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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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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The mysterious deaths of two Ole Miss students have shocked the community as the chancellor hit out at 'misinformation' swirling around online. The students, who have not been identified, died on Tuesday at the University of Mississippi Campus in Oxford, according to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Shawnboda Mead. Shortly after the news broke, Mead slammed rumors spreading on social media that the deaths were related to overdoses. uncertain

deaths → see → overdoses

'We encourage our community not to speculate about the circumstances or repeat information that has not been officially confirmed,' she said. asserted

she → encourage → information

Meanwhile, the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit also shared a social media post stating that 'packaged Kratom' was located during both death investigations. asserted

Kratom → share → investigations

Kratom, an unregulated herbal extract, acts as a mild stimulant that people use for energy, pain relief, and managing withdrawal. asserted

people → act → withdrawal

It acts as an opioid in large doses. asserted

It → act → doses

The substance was sold from an unnamed retail store, police said. asserted

police → sell → store

It is unclear if Kratom or other substances played a role in their deaths, the agency said. uncertain

agency → play → deaths

Two Ole Miss students died on Tuesday in what police believe was an apparent overdose Dr. Shawnboda Mead, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, slammed the rumors spreading on social media related to the deaths Authorities have warned people to refrain from ingesting Kratom or other substances that have not been prescribed by a medical professional. asserted

that → die → professional

'Local, state, and federal partners are working collaboratively to gather the facts and provide answers as quickly and responsibly as possible,' the agency said. asserted

agency → work → answers

'We are also working closely with the families involved and ask that their privacy be respected during an incredibly difficult time.' asserted

privacy → work → time

Police also reminded the community that Narcan, an over-the-counter medication that reverses an opioid overdose, is available in vending machines across campus. asserted

that → remind → campus

The university echoed the police, stating that their thoughts are with the friends, family, and loved ones of the two students. asserted

thoughts → echo → students

The Daily Mail contacted the University of Mississippi and the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit for comment. asserted

Mail → contact → comment

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