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The family of a African American young man whose body was discovered suspended from a campus tree on a college campus in the state of Mississippi has brought on well-known rights lawyer attorney Ben Crump as doubts persist regarding the tragic demise.

Initial Findings and Continuing Examination

Recently, personnel at Delta State University discovered the body of Demartravion “Trey” Reed adjacent to university sports areas. University head of security the chief indicated that Reed seemingly succumbed by suicide and that there were no signs of external involvement, but unease have grown among the community.

As authorities and the official bodies look into the death, attorneys representing the family are carrying out their own investigation and are arranging an independent autopsy.

“Demartravion was a individual bursting with potential and kindness, profoundly admired and esteemed by all who knew him. His family and the campus community merit a full, external review to reveal the facts about what happened.”

Calls for National Investigation

Additionally, Bennie Thompson, a local elected official, urged the national investigators to investigate the case.

“Federal agents has the capabilities and experience necessary to conduct a thorough, unbiased examination, and swift action is crucial,” the official stated in a announcement.

The FBI stated that it is following the incident and “prepared to investigate” if there is reason of a potential national offense.

Historical Background

The university in the area, close to the Arkansas region, is positioned only about a short distance from a location infamously tied with the tragic killing of a historical figure. A marker at the nearby river spot recognizes the discovery in history of the victim’s mutilated remains in the water.

This case rapidly attracted attention on social media, and evoked memories the period of segregation of oppression and the violent killings of Black people at the hands of mobs in the state and in the US south.

Medical Findings and Community Response

A medical examiner denied speculation that Reed was found with fractures. In a announcement referenced by reporters, the official indicated that his team conducted a early assessment and concluded the student did not endure any lacerations, injuries, broken bones, or trauma consistent with an altercation.

The NAACP said in a statement: “While initial reports showed no indication of external involvement, you’d have to excuse our skepticism given growing biased attacks targeted at our communities throughout this nation.”

“So while we wait for more formal autopsy reports and data, we share this piece of history with a clear understanding: Our ancestors have not historically taken our own lives from branches.”

University Actions

In a address posted on the campus Facebook page, the administrator stated that the school was returning to normal while remembering the tragedy. He noted that campus officials were communicating with the family.

“We know that we can not fully heal this pain. We continue to cooperate with investigators. We continue to make sure that all the facts necessary is given to authorities. And we continue to hope for clarity.”

Academic activities were suspended on Monday at the university, as were activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding.