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Two Young Men Die by Suicide, Sparking Outcry
10/3/2025
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- The Mississippi State Medical Examiner ruled Cory Zukatis (36) died by suicide on September 15 in Vicksburg, near Ameristar Casino.
- Demartravion 'Trey' Reed (21) was found hanged at Delta State University on the same day; his death is ruled a suicide.
- Investigators say the cases are unrelated, while civil rights groups cite Mississippi's lynching history and misinformation online.
