Mississippi police are waiting for autopsy results after a Black student was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University on September 18, 2025. The 21-year-old was discovered near campus early Monday. Authorities say there’s no evidence of foul play, but the family demands answers and has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
- Student found hanging at Delta State University
- Autopsy results pending, police see no foul play
- Family demands transparency and independent investigation
- Rumors about physical injuries disputed by authorities
- Historical racial violence context in Mississippi highlighted
- Community and officials express emotional impact
Police released limited details, calling the death an “isolated incident” with no active threats. The state medical examiner is conducting an autopsy, with preliminary results expected soon. Video footage exists, but authorities haven’t disclosed what it shows. The family, upset by the lack of information, wants to see any videos police have collected. Civil rights groups plan to investigate further, including an independent autopsy.
- Police await autopsy results to determine cause of death.
- The family demands access to police videos and transparency.
- Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is involved in the investigation.
- Community members express fears linked to Mississippi’s history of racial violence.
The incident has stirred emotional reactions, with many recalling Mississippi’s dark past of racial terror. Delta State students, mostly Black, are shaken, feeling the death was downplayed by officials. The university’s president emphasized the importance of understanding the emotional impact. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has called for an FBI investigation, highlighting the case’s significance for justice and safety.
