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NFL star Colin Kaepernick is funding an independent autopsy for Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student whose body was found hanging from a tree. Although the state’s medical examiner ruled his death a suicide, the circumstances have raised suspicions, especially in the context of heightened racial tensions in the U.S. Attorney Benjamin Crump, representing Reed’s family, emphasized that the community is seeking truth and justice, drawing parallels to the historic trauma of racial violence in Mississippi.
Civil rights activists have pushed for thorough investigations, recalling the state’s legacy of lynchings, notably the 1955 murder of Emmett Till. The Cleveland City Police Department has referred their findings to the FBI, which expressed willingness to investigate if evidence of federal violations arises.
Kaepernick’s support comes through his Know Your Rights Camp’s Autopsy Initiative, which offers funding for second autopsies in suspicious cases, aimed at ensuring families receive trustworthy answers. Reed’s family has also requested the release of all related security footage, with Delta State confirming it is reviewing available video without disclosing specific details. Crump stated that the family deserves reliable answers, criticizing any premature conclusions given the significance of the situation.
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Colin Kaepernick Pays for Autopsy of Black Student Found Hanging From Tree
