Delaware death

Alcohol suspected in frat pledge’s death

NEWARK, Del. – Authorities are looking into the possibility of an alcohol overdose as part of the investigation of a University of Delaware freshman’s death.

Paramedics were called to a home in Newark just before 3 a.m. yesterday and found Brett Griffin, 18, of Kendall Park, N.J., in cardiac arrest and not breathing.

He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police say Griffin was a pledge of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and was attending a function at the fraternity house. About 40 people were at the house at the time.

Police say that while an overdose of alcohol is being considered as the preliminary cause of the medical emergency, an autopsy will be performed, most likely today.

– Associated Press

Newark, Delaware – Griffin Update Autopsy

By admin • Dec 4th, 2008 • Category: NewsDISCLAIMER – Any Charges Reported in these Press Releases are Merely Accusations and the Defendants are Presumed Innocent Unless and Until Proven Guilty.
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Police Department Press Release

December 4, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUBJECT: Brett Griffin Update The Newark Police Department has been made aware of the results of the autopsy performed on Brett Griffin, the University of Delaware student who died on November 8. State law prohibits the Newark Police Department from disclosing information contained in the autopsy report. The Newark Police Department’s investigation into the events surrounding Mr. Griffin’s death is still active and remains on-going. Since the case is still being actively investigated, it is premature to comment on any findings to date or the potential final results.

Anyone with information pertinent to the investigation is encouraged to contact Det. Andrew Rubin at 302-366-7110 ext 135 or Andrew.Rubin@cj.state.de.us. Further information will be disseminated as it becomes available. There is no schedule for the next release of information.

Media Contact: Lt. Brian Henry, Public Information Officer 302-366-7110 ext. 125 or
Brian.Henry@cj.state.de.us