Frat Leader Jailed After Pledge, 18, Died in Vodka Hazing Ritual

'Full responsibility': Fraternity pledge master sentenced to jail in hazing death of 18-year-old due to alcohol poisoning

An autopsy found the pledge died of alcohol poisoning with a blood-alcohol content of 0.425% — more than five times the state's legal limit for drivers 21 and over.

Three Pledges Dead in 2026 as Fraternity Hazing Cases Surge Nationwide

Three 18-year-old college students have died in hazing-related incidents this year, and advocates say unrecognized fraternities operating outside university oversight are driving a nationwide surge in dangerous initiation rituals.

Inside the dangerous ‘underground’ frat houses killing students with extreme hazing rituals

Three 18-year-old college students have died this year from alcohol poisoning after taking part in extreme fraternity hazing rituals.

Frat leader jailed after pledge, 18, died in vodka hazing ritual