The case of De’Martravion “Trey” Reed, has continued to draw attention across Mississippi and the nation. The 21-year-old student was found hanging from a tree on the Delta State University campus on September 15, 2025. His death has raised serious questions, and both state officials and the family are taking steps to find answers.
Autopsy Completed
The Mississippi state medical examiner recently released an autopsy report ruling Trey’s death a suicide. According to the findings, there were no broken bones, bruises, or other signs of physical assault. Local investigators also supported this conclusion, stating that there was no evidence of foul play in the case.
Family Seeks Independent Review
Despite the state’s findings, Trey’s family has made it clear that they are not satisfied with the official explanation. They have hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump to lead an independent investigation into the death. The family has also requested a second autopsy, saying that too many questions remain unanswered.
Former NFL player and activist Colin Kaepernick is stepping in to help by funding the independent examination through his Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative. This support will give the family another chance to review the evidence with outside experts.
Questions About How the Case Was Handled
Family members have also expressed frustration with how they were first informed about Trey’s death. They said they were originally told that he had been found in his dorm room, but later learned he was discovered hanging outside near the school’s pickleball courts. That confusion has fueled even more suspicion about how information is being shared with them.
Officials at Delta State have said that surveillance video related to the case exists and has been reviewed by investigators. The family is demanding access to this video, believing it could be critical to understanding what really happened.
Calls for a Federal Investigation
The case has also gained political attention. U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson has called on the FBI and the Department of Justice to open a federal investigation into Trey’s death. Civil rights groups, including the NAACP, have also raised concerns, pointing to Mississippi’s long history of racial violence and the need for complete transparency.
What Happens Next
While the state has officially ruled Trey’s death a suicide, the family and their legal team are pressing forward with their independent review. The results of the outside autopsy are expected to provide more clarity in the coming weeks. In the meantime, community members, activists, and students at Delta State are continuing to demand answers.
The story of Trey Wright’s death is still developing. For now, his family says they will not stop fighting until they know the full truth about what happened to him.