Episode 36 Adam Oakes

A 19-year old fraternity pledge at Virginia Commonwealth University must drink a handle of whiskey as part of his initiation ceremony. He does, and dies. Eleven fraternity brothers let him. On the surface, this case seems cold, calculated, and maybe even insidious. But the truth of Adam Oakes’ untimely death is much more complicated.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Love Like Adam Foundation

Gordie Center for Ending Hazing

Hank Nuwer Unofficial Hazing death clearinghouse 

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Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg.
Research and Writing by Abagail Belcastro

Produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment

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