Colin Kaepernick Secures Independent Autopsy for Black Student Found Hanging on Campus
NFL star Colin Kaepernick has taken a bold step in the investigation into the death of Demartravion Trey Reed, a 21-year-old Black student found hanging from a tree at Delta State University in Mississippi. According to sources close to the family, Kaepernick is paying for an independent second autopsy to be performed on Reed's body.
The move follows widespread suspicion and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Reed's death, which has reignited racial tensions in the state with its dark history of lynchings. The states medical examiner had initially ruled the death as a suicide, but the manner in which he died has sparked intense scrutiny amid heightened racial tension across the country.
Attorney Benjamin Crump, who is representing the family, released a statement expressing gratitude for Kaepernick's support. "Trey's death evoked the collective memory of a community that has suffered a historic wound over many, many years and many, many deaths," Crump wrote. "Peace will come when we confront the truth about our past and work towards justice."
Reed's body was found on campus a week ago, prompting an outpouring of grief from students, faculty, and staff at Delta State University. The university has since launched an investigation into Reed's death, but many are calling for further action to ensure transparency and accountability.
According to Mother Jones, Kaepernick's support is seen as a gesture of solidarity with the grieving family and their quest for truth and justice. "This is not just about Trey; it's about all the Trayvons, Ahmauds, and Emmetts who have been brutally murdered in our country," Crump said in an interview with Mother Jones.
The independent autopsy is expected to provide further insight into Reed's death, which has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice. As the investigation continues, Kaepernick's actions serve as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice in America.
In related news, the university has announced plans to establish a memorial fund in Reed's name, with proceeds going towards supporting students from underrepresented communities. The fund is seen as a step towards healing and reconciliation, but many are calling for more concrete action to address systemic issues of racism and inequality on campus.
As the investigation into Reed's death continues, Kaepernick's actions have sent a clear message: that justice will not be served without a thorough and transparent investigation. With an independent autopsy now underway, the community can only hope that the truth about Trey Reed's death will soon come to light.
This story was compiled from reports by Mother Jones and Mother Jones.