INTRO: A kratom (KRAY-tum)-derived drug has been linked to the death of a 22-year-old passenger aboard a flight from Dallas to Los Angeles in August. The medical examiner ruled his death accidental, caused by two kratom compounds. This comes after two Ole Miss students died in separate incidents in September, with synthetic kratom (KRAY-tum)-related products found during both investigations.Fox’s Chanley Painter reports.
ACK: Fox’s Chanley Painter
TAG: The 18-year-old store employee was granted a 20-thousand-dollar bond, while a federal judge ordered his father to remain in custody ahead of trial, citing his flight risk and ties outside the U.S. Their trial is scheduled to begin December 14th.
KEYWORD: Accidents/Disasters, Health, Human Interest
