Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced Friday that that the Colin Kaepernick “Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative” will cover the cost of a second independent autopsy for deceased Delta State University student Demartravion “Trey” Reed.
Reed was found dead hanging from a tree on the Delta State University campus on Sept. 15. Cleveland Police Department officials said the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy and determined the cause of Reed’s death was hanging and concluded the action to be suicide. Cleveland Police Department added that final toxicology results are ongoing and could take two to four weeks to finish, according to a statement, via the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network.
According to a press release from Crump’s office, Reed’s family has raised concerns after receiving conflicting accounts and incomplete information about the circumstances of his tragic death.
“Trey’s death evoked the collective memory of a community that has suffered a historic wound over many, many years and many, many deaths. Peace will come only by getting to the truth,” the press release read. “We thank Colin Kaepernick for supporting this grieving family and the cause of justice and truth.”
