The death of a popular Florida State University student found unresponsive inside the Sigma Phi Epsilon house in December has been determined accidental, according to an autopsy released late Tuesday.
The District Two Medical Examiner’s Office said the death of William Eppes Proctor, 22, was due to “right epidural hematoma due to laceration of the right middle meningeal artery as a consequence of blunt-force head trauma.”
Lt. John Baker, spokesman for the Florida State University Police Department, said Proctor’s death remains an active investigation, but investigators do not believe hazing or foul play, was involved.
“Hazing is not suspected, not at all,” Baker said Tuesday evening. “Right now, we are still in the middle of this investigation. We don’t suspect foul play. We want to make sure we investigate it to its fullest extent. We’re still combing through evidence to make the best conclusion we can.”
Roof fall again:
A former Florida State University student was found dead Wednesday morning outside the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, prompting police to investigate reports he fell from the roof in an accident.
Two members of the fraternity, who did not provide their names, told the Tallahassee Democrat someone fell from the roof of the frat house at 415 W. College Ave.
Lt. John Baker, a spokesman for the FSU Police Department, said the victim was a 21-year-old former student. The department did not release his name.
A member of the fraternity who asked to remain anonymous said he was dedicated and dependable and had a great sense of humor.
“He held leadership roles within the fraternity,” his friend said, “and was a member of the Army Reserves, set to be deployed to Afghanistan in October.”
