Colin Kaepernick is stepping in to assist the household of Demartravion “Trey” Reed as they seek for solutions about his loss of life. The former NFL star is overlaying the price of a second post-mortem by way of his “Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative,” in response to civil rights legal professional Ben Crump. Crump shared on Friday, September 19, that Reed’s family members imagine necessary particulars are lacking and have referred to as for an impartial evaluation.

Reed, a 21-year-old scholar from Grenada, Mississippi, was discovered on Delta State University’s campus on the morning of September 15. His physique was found hanging from a tree close to the pickleball courts, and officers canceled lessons because the group absorbed the information. University police rapidly concerned native authorities, who later stated there was no proof of foul play.

Two days later, the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office dominated Reed’s loss of life a suicide by hanging. Toxicology testing continues to be in progress and will take a number of weeks to finish. The Bolivar County Coroner added that their preliminary evaluation additionally confirmed no indicators that Reed had been harmed beforehand. Still, his household has voiced doubts about these conclusions.

Crump stated the unanswered questions have reopened painful reminiscences for a lot of. “Trey’s death evoked the collective memory of a community that has suffered a historic wound over many, many years and many, many deaths,” he acknowledged. “Peace will come only by getting to the truth. We thank Colin Kaepernick for supporting this grieving family and the cause of justice and truth.”

Several companies, together with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, are concerned within the case. While officers haven’t commented publicly, Cleveland Police confirmed that investigation data have been despatched to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for evaluation. For Reed’s household, the impartial post-mortem represents their hope for readability and closure.