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There has been at least one university hazing death each year from 1969 to 2021. [2] Over 200 university hazing deaths have occurred since 1838, with 40 deaths between 2007 and 2017 alone. [3] Alcohol poisoning is the biggest cause of death. [3]
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Nuwer has calculated that there was at least one US school, club or organization hazing death reported every year from 1959 to 2021, with the first being recorded in 1838.
The practice of hazing at West Point entered the national spotlight following his death. Congressional hearings investigated his death and the pattern of systemic hazing of first-year students, and serious efforts were made to reform the system and end hazing at West Point. [74] [75] [76]
After more than 100 deaths since 2000, it’s time to finally end college & sports hazing in America
Timothy's parents, who were interviewed for the new A+E series "Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life," weren't particularly worried when their son told them he wanted to join a fraternity.
A Deadly Year in Fraternity Hazing Comes to a Close" [43] The New York Times extensively covered the case including articles "18 Penn State Students Charged in Fraternity Death", [44] "Prosecutors Taking Tougher Stance in Fraternity Hazing Deaths", [45] and "Penn State Student's Dying Hours Play Out in Courtroom Video". [46]
Gruver was 18 years old when he died. [4] [1] The coroner said the cause of death was "acute alcohol intoxication with aspiration." [3] Gruver's blood alcohol level was 0.495%, six times the legal limit. [1] In 2017, a warrant was issued for 10 members of the college fraternity Phi Delta Theta for the charge of hazing. On the night before his ...