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Investigation into University of Mississippi student deaths

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Authorities in Oxford, Mississippi, are investigating the deaths of University of Mississippi students Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20. Hamilton was found in a campus residence hall, while Strang was discovered at an off-campus residence. Both individuals possessed packages of ‘Smax, Pseudo-DHM’ tablets, described as a kratom-like substance. Law enforcement linked Hamilton to Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store in Oxford, where a raid resulted in the seizure of over 500 units of kratom, THC cartridges, and other suspected narcotics. Federal prosecutors have since charged a father and son, Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, and Islam Yahya Mosleh, 18, with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Investigators used bank records to link the purchase of the substances found at the scenes to the store where Yahya Mohamed Mosleh worked as a clerk. A narcotics agent identified the Smax substance as containing pseudoindoxyl, specifically mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, which the DEA temporarily placed in Schedule I on August 26. Court documents further reveal the substances found were potent, semisynthetic derivatives including mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and 7-OH, two of which were recently classified as Schedule I controlled substances by the U.S. Department of Justice. While Strang was found with similar packaging reportedly purchased in Yalobusha County, Ibrahim Aydah, owner of Express Mart #7 in Water Valley, has denied that the specific 200-milligram Smax package found near the scene originated from his store. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves stated that state agencies are working to expedite toxicology reports to determine the exact cause of death. While kratom is legal at the federal level, it is banned in 11 states and subject to local bans in both Oxford and Lafayette County.

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  1. 2026-10-04 09:04 UTC Investigation into University of Mississippi student deaths
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