Campus Killings Adam Oakes
May 11, 2024
Meet Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old fraternity pledge who tragically died during an initiation ceremony. Delve into the complexities of his untimely death, including excessive alcohol consumption, legal consequences faced by fraternity brothers, anti-hazing policies, and efforts to criminalize hazing to prevent future tragedies.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Greek Life at Virginia Commonwealth University
03:07 • 7min
Tragic Consequences of Excessive Alcohol Consumption in a Fraternity Initiation
09:50 • 4min
Facing Charges in a Tragic Fraternity Incident
13:46 • 11min
Aftermath of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit and Creation of Anti-Hazing Policies
24:23 • 3min
Criminalizing Hazing: Seeking Accountability and Prevention
27:35 • 10min
Success of anti-smoking campaign and Greek life awareness
37:33 • 4min