The findings of the autopsy done on Demartravion “Trey” Reed have been disclosed to the public by the authorities.
On Monday, September 15, Reed, who was 21 years old at the time, was discovered hanging from a tree on the Delta State University campus in Cleveland, Mississippi; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The school was attended by the young guy, who was a student there.
According to a press statement issued by the Cleveland Police Department on Thursday, September 18, the autopsy concluded that Reed committed suicide.
The Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s postmortem results, according to the police, are “consistent with the initial investigation, determining the cause of death to be hanging and the manner of death as suicide.”
Cleveland Police Chief Travis Tribble released a statement saying, “Reed’s family and friends continue to receive our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly challenging period of time.” “It is our desire to encourage any individual who is experiencing difficulties to seek out assistance.”
In a statement, Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell stated, “I extend my sympathies to Trey Reed’s family and to all those who knew and loved him.” “I also express my appreciation for the rapid actions taken by the Cleveland Police Department, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, and Delta State University in order to provide closure to his family. Furthermore, I denounce the rumors that are spreading concerning his death.”
The police said that it might take up to four weeks for the final toxicological findings to be finalized.
The request for comments from PEOPLE was not immediately responded to by the police or by the attorneys representing Reed’s family.
Delta State’s Director of Public Safety, Mike Peeler, said in the past that there was no evidence indicating that foul play had any involvement in Reed’s death.
According to the Clarion Ledger, the Bolivar County Coroner’s Office earlier released a statement saying that Reed “did not suffer any injuries consistent with an assault, such as broken bones, compound fractures, contusions, lacerations, or injuries of any kind.”
They continued by stating, “There is no evidence at this time to suggest that the individual was physically attacked prior to his death.” Regarding this situation, some have expressed their concerns about how it has been handled. The family has disputed the findings of the first autopsy. The expense of a second, independent autopsy will be covered by Colin Kaepernick’s “Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative.”
According to the Mississippi Free Press, Vanessa J. Jones, a lawyer representing Reed’s family, said that the Grenada County Sheriff’s Department notified the family that Trey had been discovered dead in his dorm room, in his bed.
As reported by ABC station WAPT, Reed’s grandpa, J.B. Reed, said that the statement was made by a member of the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Department. He further noted that the official that he talked to did not indicate “possible suicide,” but rather stated, “suicide.”
Jones said that the family is not completely sure of what transpired on September 15, 2025, according to the site. “We are seeking answers.”
During a news conference held on Wednesday, September 17th, Peeler said that he was not aware of any phone calls that Reed’s grandpa had received about the difference concerning the location where Reed’s corpse was recovered.
Crump said that Reed was “full of promise and warmth, deeply loved and respected by all who knew him,” according to a statement that was received by PEOPLE.
Crump made the following statement: “His family and the campus community are entitled to a complete, impartial investigation in order to ascertain the truth about what transpired.” “Given the large number of questions that remain, we cannot accept ambiguous conclusions.”
He went on to state, “I stand with this family, and I will work in tandem with a team of civil rights leaders and organizations to pursue transparency and answers for Trey’s family.” In addition, he called for a “thorough and transparent investigation” into Reed’s murder.
The findings of the autopsy done on Demartravion “Trey” Reed have been disclosed to the public by the authorities.
On Monday, September 15, Reed, who was 21 years old at the time, was discovered hanging from a tree on the Delta State University campus in Cleveland, Mississippi; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The school was attended by the young guy, who was a student there.
According to a press statement issued by the Cleveland Police Department on Thursday, September 18, the autopsy concluded that Reed committed suicide.
The Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s postmortem results, according to the police, are “consistent with the initial investigation, determining the cause of death to be hanging and the manner of death as suicide.”
Cleveland Police Chief Travis Tribble released a statement saying, “Reed’s family and friends continue to receive our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly challenging period of time.” “It is our desire to encourage any individual who is experiencing difficulties to seek out assistance.”
In a statement, Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell stated, “I extend my sympathies to Trey Reed’s family and to all those who knew and loved him.” “I also express my appreciation for the rapid actions taken by the Cleveland Police Department, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, and Delta State University in order to provide closure to his family. Furthermore, I denounce the rumors that are spreading concerning his death.”
The police said that it might take up to four weeks for the final toxicological findings to be finalized.
The request for comments from PEOPLE was not immediately responded to by the police or by the attorneys representing Reed’s family.
Delta State’s Director of Public Safety, Mike Peeler, said in the past that there was no evidence indicating that foul play had any involvement in Reed’s death.
According to the Clarion Ledger, the Bolivar County Coroner’s Office earlier released a statement saying that Reed “did not suffer any injuries consistent with an assault, such as broken bones, compound fractures, contusions, lacerations, or injuries of any kind.”
They continued by stating, “There is no evidence at this time to suggest that the individual was physically attacked prior to his death.” Regarding this situation, some have expressed their concerns about how it has been handled. The family has disputed the findings of the first autopsy. The expense of a second, independent autopsy will be covered by Colin Kaepernick’s “Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative.”
According to the Mississippi Free Press, Vanessa J. Jones, a lawyer representing Reed’s family, said that the Grenada County Sheriff’s Department notified the family that Trey had been discovered dead in his dorm room, in his bed.
As reported by ABC station WAPT, Reed’s grandpa, J.B. Reed, said that the statement was made by a member of the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Department. He further noted that the official that he talked to did not indicate “possible suicide,” but rather stated, “suicide.”
Jones said that the family is not completely sure of what transpired on September 15, 2025, according to the site. “We are seeking answers.”
During a news conference held on Wednesday, September 17th, Peeler said that he was not aware of any phone calls that Reed’s grandpa had received about the difference concerning the location where Reed’s corpse was recovered.
Crump said that Reed was “full of promise and warmth, deeply loved and respected by all who knew him,” according to a statement that was received by PEOPLE.
Crump made the following statement: “His family and the campus community are entitled to a complete, impartial investigation in order to ascertain the truth about what transpired.” “Given the large number of questions that remain, we cannot accept ambiguous conclusions.”
He went on to state, “I stand with this family, and I will work in tandem with a team of civil rights leaders and organizations to pursue transparency and answers for Trey’s family.” In addition, he called for a “thorough and transparent investigation” into Reed’s murder.