Hank Nuwer, Author; Hazing Deaths Database

MANILA, Philippines – A San Beda College student died from injuries sustained in an alleged hazing incident.

The victim was identified on Tuesday morning by his relatives as 25-year-old Marvin Reglos, a freshman law student from San Beda College.

Marvin was brought on Sunday night to Unciano Medical Center by two men on board a red Honda City (WMF 174). He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.

Two suspects were arrested on the same night Marvin was rushed to the hospital. Alleged fraternity members Erick Edrosolano Castillo, 28; and Bodjie Amorin Yap, 24, were arrested after they went back to the hospital, supposedly to check on Marvin’s condition.

Marvin sustained severe bruises on several parts of his body. He supposedly sustained these bruises during his initiation rites in the unidentified fraternity.

The victim’s remains were later transferred to Antipolo Memorial Homes, where he was identified by his relatives. His father and mother have yet to arrive from Isabela and Korea, respectively.

Lorvie Reglos, Marvin’s sister, said her brother told her during their last conversation on February 18 that he was joining a fraternity.

“Sinabi na po niya sa akin na may fraternity siyang sasalihan. Sabi ko ‘ikaw magisip ka ng mabuti, malaki ka na. Alam mo na ang ginagawa mo,’” Lorvie said.

Lorvie said a classmate of Marvin has agreed to testify on the incident.

Authorities have filed murder and hazing charges against the two.

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The late Vincennes student was active in Boy Scout activities with St. Rose of Lima parish in Franklin, IN

William Torrance Myspace page.

Delta Gamma Iota was founded in 1965 at Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN. Delta Gamma Iota was founded on 3 principals: Diligence, Integrity and Brotherhood. In hopes of betterment, Delta Gamma Iota went national as Sigma Phi Epsilon in 1973. In 1992, Sigma Phi Epsilon pulled out all charters at 2 year schools because of revenue. The remaining Brothers were determined to start over and continue the tradition of Brotherhood, and did by re-founding themselves as Delta Gamma Iota on December 5, 1993. Since then the Fraternity has thrived, and has out lived its fraternal expectancy of 3-5 years at a two year school.

In the Fall of 1997, two Brothers from the Alpha Chapter went on to continue their education at Ball State University. These two men wanted to bring the bond they shared among their Brothers at Vincennes to Ball State. They sat in a dorm room with an incredibly large Greek community and began to form the newest chapter of Delta Gamma Iota. A few more brothers from the Alpha Chapter enrolled at Ball State, Founding Fathers were recruited, and the Gamma Chapter of Delta Gamma Iota was founded on February 7, 1998. Ball State University officially recognized the Gamma Chapter of Delta Gamma Iota on February 17, 1999.

Since our founding, many pledge classes have passed through the halls of Delta Gamma Iota, and all these men continue to pass the bond of Brotherhood to future Brothers.

The death of William Torrance at a Vincennes fraternity has haunting echoes occurring as it does the week many antihazing activists recall the death of Chuck Stenzel at an Alfred University Tapping Night function.

KNOX CO., IN (WFIE) –

Police say they believe alcohol was a factor in the death of 19-year-old Vincennes University student William Torrance, after a bid night ceremony at a fraternity.

Some fraternity members tell 14 News, they even canceled their bid night activities Friday night after Torrance was found dead early that morning.

Those who knew the freshman say he’ll be missed.

“For those who actually knew Will, this is kind of a comforting stage,” said Torrance’s friend Jake Johnson.

Johnson says he met Torrance during freshman orientation.

“He always wanted to be outside doing something with his friends,” said Johnson. “He always wanted to be active.”

Vincennes Police say he was found dead early Friday morning at Delta Gamma Iota, where they say minors were drinking the night before.

“This is one of the times where we just have to stick through it,” said Johnson.

The university says Delta Gamma Iota hasn’t been recognized by the campus since Fall 2010, due to unmet requirements. Another fraternity tells 14 News, this event reminds them of the importance of alcohol safety.

“I’m working to stop the underage drinking because we don’t need that kind of risk with us trying to get back onto campus,” said Pi Lambda Phi member Michael Jackson.