81) 1986
Lamar University (Texas)
Omega Psi Phi with involvement by non-member
Physical hazing
Pledge Harold Thomas, 25, died on a track of heart failure when a non-member in a fraternity shirt made him exercise. Authorities ruled the death non-hazing, but the incident sparked national interest in taking strong measures against renegade chapters and members. Thomas did not have the university-mandated gradepoint average required for pledging eligibility.
82) 1986
University of Texas
Phi Kappa Psi
Alcohol-related hazing
Mark Seeberger, 18, died with a blood-alcohol level of 0.43 when members gave him rum and beer. A Travis County grand jury refused to indict anyone.
