Court Reveals Causes of Ole Miss Students' Mysterious Deaths

WHO:

TMZ - The two University of Mississippi students were Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20.

NY Post - The defense attorney for the two men accused of selling narcotics is involved in the case.

WHAT:

Fox News - Toxicology reports revealed that Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang had Mitrogynine, MGM-15, and MGPI in their bloodstreams.

Fox News - The substances found in the students' bloodstreams are associated with Smax-Mango Breeze pills, which they had in their possession at the time of their deaths.

Fox News - Law enforcement arrested Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, and his son, Islam Mohamed Mosleh, 18, on federal drug charges related to the narcotics investigation.

Fox News - Yahya Mosleh was found to be a "flight risk with ties to another country" and will remain in custody pending trial.

Fox News - Islam Mosleh was released on a $20,000 unsecured bond with conditions including a curfew and location monitoring.

TMZ - The causes of death for the two students were revealed in court.

NY Post - One student died from a combination of substances, including cough syrup, while the other died from inhalation asphyxiation.

WHERE:

TMZ - The events took place at the University of Mississippi.

NY Post - The court proceedings occurred in Mississippi federal court.

WHEN:

NY Post - The deaths of Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang occurred on September 21.

WHY:

NY Post - The cause of death for one student was linked to the combined use of various substances.

HOW:

Fox News - Investigators traced purchases made by Hamilton and Strang at the Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store before their deaths.

TMZ - One student reportedly died from a combination of substances, while the other died from inhalation asphyxiation.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 02:13 UTC)

Toxicology reports have revealed that Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang had Mitrogynine, MGM-15, and MGPI in their bloodstreams, substances associated with Smax-Mango Breeze pills they possessed at the time of their deaths. In connection with the investigation, law enforcement has arrested Yahya Mohamed Mosleh and his son, Islam Mohamed Mosleh, on federal drug charges, with Yahya deemed a flight risk and remaining in custody pending trial, while Islam was released on a $20,000 unsecured bond with conditions. Investigators traced purchases made by Hamilton and Strang at the Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store prior to their deaths.

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(UPDATED October 10, 2026 20:59 UTC)

In a tragic case unfolding in Mississippi federal court, the causes of death for two University of Mississippi students, Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang, were revealed, with one student dying from a combination of substances, including cough syrup, and the other from inhalation asphyxiation. The defense attorney representing the two men accused of selling narcotics is actively involved in the case. The deaths of Hamilton and Strang occurred on September 21, prompting these court proceedings.