The circumstances of Demartravion "Trey" Reed's death remain clouded as his family has been given conflicting and confusing reports as to where, when, and how the Delta State University student was found dead. Renowned activist and athlete Colin Kaepernick has stepped up to pay for an independent autopsy.

Reed was found dead and hanging from a tree at the Mississippi school on Monday (Sept. 15), but his family said they have received conflicting reports on the nature of his death. "The family does not know exactly what happened on September the 15th of 2025," said family attorney Vanessa J. Jones. "We are seeking answers from Delta State University. We're seeking answers from the coroner's office."

Jones said that when his family was first told about his death, police officers claimed th

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