Virginia Commonwealth University student Adam Oakes died in February 2021 due to alcohol poisoning.
Adam Oakes, a college freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, passed away in February 2021, after an alleged hazing at a fraternity party.
Now, 11 people have been arrested nearly eight months after his death in relation to his tragic demise. So, what exactly happened to Adam Oakes?
Obituary: Adam Oakes Death Cause
Adam Oakes died due to alcohol poisoning after he was reportedly forced to drink 40 shots of whiskey at a fraternity house.
Oakes was not yet legal to buy alcohol. He was attending a gathering at Delta Chi’s off-campus frat house on February 26.
According to The Daily Beast, he was blindfolded at one point in the evening and also hit his head on a tree. He was discovered unresponsive on a couch the next morning and was later pronounced dead.
After eight months of rigorous investigation, police have indicted eight of the 11 possible suspects related to the incident.
All the suspects are charged with unlawful hazing of a student. Among them, three suspects are also charged with providing alcohol to a minor.
Moreover, seven suspects are held without bond and the remaining suspects will surrender in the next few days.
Adam Oakes Age & Facebook Photos- How Old Is He?
Adam Oakes, age 19, is not found on Facebook. But the tragic circumstances under which he died have gone viral online.
Netizens expressed their shock and condolences for Oakes and his family on their respective social media platforms.
Adam Oakes Parents And Family
Adam Oakes’s parents were completely devastated by their young son’s death.
His family launched a nonprofit to aware high school students of the consequences of hazing.
The organization is named Love Like Adam and aims to support, educate, and equip students on their transition out of high school, as per their website.
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