Ole Miss student deaths kratom investigation 2026
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Kratom risks highlighted after college students' deaths
Two University of Mississippi students died on Monday at separate locations on campus.
Combining kratom with alcohol, marijuana, or benzodiazepines can be lethal, according to Jessica Steinman.
Kratom is sold at gas stations, smoke shops, and health food stores as an energy booster, according to Jessica Steinman.
Two Ole Miss students found dead with packaged kratom at both sites
Packaged kratom sold from a retail store was recovered at both investigation sites.
Lafayette County Metro Narcotics said there is no confirmed information indicating that kratom or any other substance was a contributing factor in either death.
The two deceased individuals were found at separate locations.
Kratom found at sites where two Ole Miss students were found dead
One student was found dead on campus and the other in the city of Oxford.
Authorities have not confirmed that kratom or any other substance was a contributing factor in either death.
Lafayette County Metro Narcotics said it has no information that the two deaths are linked.