Death of Theta Xi Fraternity Pledge at LSU (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-01-19
Duration: 00:07:29
Subjects: FRATERNITIES | Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.) | Theta Xi Fraternity | Hazing | Louisiana. Office of State Police
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Lesem, Joe Reporter
- Walton, Christie Reporter
- Diez, Jeffrey Interviewee
- Kinghorn, Steve Interviewee
- Bernard, Tommy Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 19, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the death of a pledge of the Theta Xi fraternity at LSU during a fraternity initiation ceremony. This report touches on the possibility that hazing was involved. Host: Beth George