University of Mississippi Identifies Students in Deaths Linked to Kratom Concerns

Two students at the University of Mississippi found dead, with kratom linked to investigations. Authorities urge caution as probe continues.

Editorial Desk

September 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Oxford, United States — The University of Mississippi has identified two undergraduate students who were found dead earlier this week, raising concerns about the use of kratom, a plant-based substance with opioid-like effects.

The deceased include Aidan Hamilton, an 18-year-old freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Robert Strang, a 20-year-old junior from Atlanta, Georgia. Both were discovered on Monday, one on campus and the other in the city of Oxford, according to authorities.

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Kratom was found during the respective death investigations, but officials have not established a direct connection between the drug and the fatalities. The Drug Enforcement Administration notes that kratom can act as either a stimulant or sedative depending on the dosage. A university official urged the community to avoid speculation until the investigation concludes.

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