Mississippi Student Witnesses Trey Reed’s Distress Hours Before Tragic Hanging: Autopsy Findings Revealed

A Delta State University student recounted seeing Demartravion "Trey" Reed just hours prior to his death, which has been classified as a suicide by county coroners. Reed, aged 21, was discovered hanging from a tree on the Mississippi campus on September 15, igniting national concern and speculation surrounding the circumstances of his death amid the nation’s escalating social and racial unrest.Despite authorities ruling out foul play in an initial investigation, Reed's family raised doubts over the inconsistencies in the information provided to them, including erroneous details regarding the location of his body. Vanessa Jones, the family attorney, revealed that law enforcement misinformed them, initially stating he was found in his dorm.On September 18, an autopsy from the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's office confirmed the ruling of suicide. Investigations continue, with toxicology reports pending. Meanwhile, community members gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor Reed, reflecting deep-seated pain and longing for the truth.