• Demartravion "Trey" Reed, 21, was found dead hanging from a tree at Delta State University.
• Initial investigations show no evidence of foul play or broken bones, but public concern remains high.
• Family and civil rights advocates are demanding a thorough investigation, citing Mississippi's history of racial violence.

The body of Demartravion "Trey" Reed, a 21-year-old student at Delta State University in Mississippi, was discovered hanging from a tree near the campus pickleball courts on September 15. Campus police chief Michael Peeler confirmed that the incident is being treated as an isolated case with no active threat to the campus community, and initial evaluations have revealed no indications of foul play, according to Newsweek and Reuters.

The Bolivar County Coroner's office conducted a preliminary examination and stated that there were no broken bones or injuries inconsistent with a suicide. This has led to heightened speculation among family members and social media users, who question the circumstances of Reed's death. They allege the existence of bruises and broken limbs, although these claims have been dismissed in initial reports, according to India Times and ABC News.

The discovery of Reed’s body has stirred deep emotions within the community and ignited historical reflections on racial violence in Mississippi, particularly highlighting the state's past issues with lynching. Delta State University President Dan Ennis remarked on the need for the campus to provide a safe learning environment while addressing the emotional fallout from this incident, according to ABC News and India Times.

The family's attorney, Ben Crump, has taken on the case, asserting that they cannot accept vague conclusions regarding Reed's death and are pushing for independent autopsy results to pursue justice and clarity, as stated in reports by Reuters and ABC News.

Despite the claims of no foul play, the situation has raised serious questions across various platforms, with calls for a thorough, transparent investigation. Mississippi Representative Bennie Thompson has called for a federal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Reed's death, reflecting widespread concern about racial violence and its historical implications, according to India Times and Reuters.