> Hazing was the 'breaking point' for WSU freshman who died by suicide, parents say
Hazing was the 'breaking point' for WSU freshman who died by suicide, parents say
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John and Colleen Tyler of Redmond are speaking out for the first time about the death of their 19-year-old son Luke Tyler, a Washington State University (WSU) freshman, who was found dead in his dorm room six weeks ago.
The parents said they've gathered information showing hazing at WSU’s Theta Chi fraternity contributed to their son’s death by suicide.
“He wanted to belong, and we believe the rituals that were part of this fraternity had dangerous components that added to his adverse mental and physical health,” said Colleen Tyler, Luke’s mom.
Last week the Whitman County Coroner confirmed Luke Tyler's cause of death was acute intoxication due to the combined effects of alcohol and bupropion. Bupropion is also known as Wellbutrin, a commonly prescribed medication to treat depression. Police sources said Luke Tyler attended a party at Theta Chi the night before his death. His parents said they had no idea he was taking anti-depressants, but they learned he ordered them through an online pharmacy after beginning college.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/investigations/wsu-freshman-died-by-suicide-hazing-breaking-point/281-101babd7-5dd8-48d6-9386-ad02db23c6cf