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Noose-like rope found outside Atlanta's APEX Museum

A noose-like rope was found outside Atlanta's APEX Museum, sparking outrage and a police investigation into its symbolism of racial terror.

Autopsy results awaited for Black student found hanged on Mississippi campus

CLEVELAND, Mississippi— Mississippi police on Wednesday awaited autopsy results for a Black student found hanging from a tree ...

Police Initially Told Family of Black Student Found on Campus Tree That He Died in His Dorm, Lawyer Says

The Bolivar County Coroner's Office previously said "there is no evidence to suggest the individual was physically attacked ...

Trey Reed’s Family Seeks Independent Autopsy, Says They Were Initially Told He Was Found In Dorm

The family of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, the 21-year-old student who was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University on Monday, is seeking its own independent investigation and autopsy.

Family of Black student found hanging from a tree in Mississippi demands answers

Officials at Delta State University in Mississippi said Wednesday that a full autopsy is being conducted on the body of ...

Mississippi university student found hanging on campus with no signs of foul play – but family raises questions

The death of a Black student found hanging at Delta State University in Mississippi this week is raising questions, and the ...

Autopsy results expected in death of Black Delta State student found hanging in tree

The body of the student, identified as Demartravion "Trey" Reed, was discovered by a faculty member around 7 a.m. on Monday ...
Inside Higher Ed

Black Student Found Hanging From Tree at Delta State Spurs National Response

Authorities say there’s no evidence of foul play, but the student’s family and lawmakers are demanding more information.

Family of Mississippi university student found hanged pursue independent autopsy

JACKSON, MS ‒ The family of a Black student whose body was found hanging from a tree on a university campus in the Mississippi Delta called for transparency in the death investigation on Sept. 16 ...

Black student's body found hanging from tree in Mississippi

A Black college student was found dead hanging from a tree on a university campus in Mississippi this week, prompting calls from civil rights advocates for a thorough investigation, as authorities say ...