Truman State Suicides

Between 2016-2017, five young lives were tragically lost to suicide at Truman State University and its surrounding community. A chilling connection? All five deaths had ties to the same fraternity, Alpha Kappa Lambda.

Legal battles have ensued, but the truth remains elusive. What do you think—tragedy or something darker?

⚠️ Need help? Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HOME to 741741.

Sources:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/19/a-mysterious-suicide-cluster

https://www.schrader.com/obituary/4778450

https://www.playlerimermillard.com/obituaries/4094054

https://commonreader.wustl.edu/c/talking-suicide-blues/

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/glenna-haught-obituary?pid=186019308

https://www.baue.com/obituaries/joshua-michael-thomas

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gladstone-mo/alexander-mullins-7042322

https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/mom-settles-with-fraternity-over-truman-state-suicide-cluster-claims-41150270

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/truman-state-university-suicides-lawsuit-alpha-kappa-lambda-brother-accused-encouraging-suicides/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/missouri-fraternity-leader-encouraged-five-students-take-their-own-lives-n1038491

https://abcnews.go.com/US/parents-suicide-victims-sue-truman-state-alleging-student/story?id=64728805

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article233350912.html

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/08/06/parents-call-fraternity-university-negligent-string-2016-17-suicides