Trey Reed’s second autopsy not yet released despite rumors on social media

Despite widespread speculation online, the second autopsy of Delta State University student Trey Reed has not been publicly released. Reed, a Black student, was found hanging from a tree on campus on September 15, sparking national concern and renewed calls for transparency.

The results of Trey Reed’s second autopsy have not been released

Initial findings were shared shortly after Reed’s death. Bolivar County Deputy Coroner Murray Roark reported no extensive injuries and stated the death appeared “self-done.” Delta State University Police Chief Michael Peeler also said his department did not suspect foul play. Reed’s body was transferred to the Mississippi State Crime Lab in Jackson, where the state investigation concluded on September 18 that Reed died by suicide due to hanging.

In response, Reed’s family, represented by attorneys Vanessa Jones and Ben Crump, requested a second autopsy and an independent investigation. Civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Foundation pledged support for the effort.

Dr. Matthias I. Okoye, a Nebraska-based forensic pathologist and former Chief Medical Examiner for Washington, D.C., conducted the second autopsy. According to an October 3 report by the Clarion-Ledger, Okoye completed his examination before Reed’s September 27 funeral. However, Crump’s office stated the final autopsy report remains incomplete. No details will be released until the findings are finalized.

Meanwhile, social media posts have circulated unverified claims suggesting blunt force trauma and possible foul play. No official source has confirmed those allegations.

As the investigation continues, Reed’s family awaits answers. Their call for transparency reflects a broader demand for clarity, accountability, and trust in the process.