Student Found Dead In Frat House During College’s Homecoming Weekend
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Student Found Dead In Frat House During College’s Homecoming Weekend
An investigation is underway after an 18-year-old college freshman was found dead in a fraternity house over the school’s homecoming weekend.
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(October 7, 2008)—An investigation is underway after Wabash College student Johnny Smith, 18, was found dead Sunday morning in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house the day after Wabash beat Allegheny College 48-7 in the school’s annual homecoming game.

Students said there were victory celebrations Saturday night.

Reports indicate Smith may have been drinking the night before another fraternity member found him dead in bed, but authorities say toxicology tests will have to be performed to determine whether alcohol was a factor in the death.

"It is a dean of student’s worst nightmare," said Mike Raters, Wabash College’s dean of students.

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Posted by: Jessica Location: Waco on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:53 AM

My prayers are truly with his family
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