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Ole Miss students identified as narcotics task force investigates deaths

9/24/2026

The University of Mississippi has identified two students found dead under suspicious circumstances, prompting a joint investigation by the Lafayette County Coroner's Office and a narcotics task force.

Authorities have not ruled out foul play, and officials stated on Thursday that it remains unclear whether the two deaths are connected.

Robert Strang, a 20-year-old from Atlanta, was identified as the older victim by his family's attorney speaking to Fox News Digital.

The second victim is Aidan Hamilton, an 18-year-old freshman from Colorado, according to a university spokesman.

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