September 21st 2025.
On September 19th, a national civil rights attorney named Benjamin Crump made an announcement that caught the attention of many. He revealed that the Colin Kaepernick Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative would be covering the expense of a second independent autopsy for Demartravion "Trey" Reed, a Delta State University student who was found deceased on September 15th by hanging from a tree. The news of Reed's death sparked concerns from various parties, including his family, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Crump himself.
The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office had already determined that Reed's death was a suicide, despite the similarities to the historical acts of lynching against Black individuals, particularly men, in the South. However, this conclusion was met with skepticism and doubt, leading to the need for a second independent autopsy. The Cleveland Police Department also stated that it would take some time for the toxicology reports to be processed.
The family of Trey Reed, along with the Southern Poverty Law Center and Crump, expressed their concerns and the need for a thorough investigation into his death. Through a press release from Crump's office, the family also thanked Colin Kaepernick for his support in addressing one of their concerns. However, the independent autopsy cannot be conducted until Reed's body is released by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office.
In another statement released by Crump on September 18th, he demanded that all video footage related to Reed's death be shown to his family. Additionally, the Southern Poverty Law Center called for a thorough investigation into Reed's death, as well as the death of a homeless white man named Cory Zukatis in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The interim president and CEO of the SPLC, Bryan Fair, emphasized the need for transparency and a comprehensive investigation, considering the troubled history of Mississippi.
The call for justice and truth was reiterated in the press release, stating that Trey's death has brought back painful memories and highlighted the ongoing inequities faced by Black individuals. Rep. Bennie Thompson also called for a federal investigation into Reed's death, acknowledging the state's history of lynching and racial violence against African Americans.
According to NBC News, Reed's former peers at Delta State University also want to uncover the truth about his death. One student, Kolby Horace, expressed his desire for justice and the need for the real answer to be revealed. In a separate statement, Crump emphasized the importance of the family receiving a trustworthy answer and not accepting rushed conclusions.
The death of Demartravion "Trey" Reed has raised many questions and concerns, and it is crucial for a thorough and transparent investigation to be conducted to uncover the truth. The community, along with various organizations and individuals, is closely monitoring the authorities' efforts to bring justice and peace during this tragic time.
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