Kratom Linked to Deaths of Two Ole Miss Students, Authorities Report

Two Ole Miss students died, with kratom found at both scenes. Authorities urge caution and investigation.

September 23, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Oxford, Mississippi — Two University of Mississippi students were found dead this week, with packaged kratom discovered during the separate investigations, according to law enforcement officials.

Local authorities have not confirmed that kratom or any other substance contributed to either death, but they noted that the substance was present in both cases. Officials emphasized that the deaths are being treated as separate incidents, with no evidence of a connection between them.

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The two students were found deceased on Monday, one on campus and the other in Oxford. The university expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended condolences to the families of the victims. Meanwhile, local authorities and campus leaders are urging students to avoid unregulated substances, particularly kratom, which is not federally banned but remains a subject of concern.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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