# Drug products near two University of Mississippi students who died contained three kratom-related compounds, documents show

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- CNN, 2026-10-04 00:31 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/03/health/kratom-related-drugs-ole-miss-students-wellness?Date=20261003&Profile=CNN

> Drug products found near two University of Mississippi students who died on September 21 contained three semisynthetic compounds related to kratom, according to court documents reviewed by CNN and law enforcement.

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