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

Ole Miss students found dead near ‘packaged kratom’ identified

"We have been in touch with the families to offer our deepest sympathies and share university support and resources."

Sep 25, 2026

2 Mississippi students dead, kratom found during both investigations

Kratom, an herbal substance whose components are opioid-related, was found in the investigation into two student deaths at the University of Mississippi, the local narcotics team said on Tuesday.

Sep 23, 2026

Two Ole Miss students found dead in separate incidents— with kratom found at both scenes

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

Sep 22, 2026

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

Two University of Mississippi students were found dead at separate locations as Lafayette County Metro Narcotics investigates kratom from a retail store.

Sep 22, 2026