The preliminary results of Maxwell Gruver’s autopsy showed evidence of a highly-elevated blood alcohol level and the presence of THC. The preliminary findings were released Friday afternoon by the East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office. Coroner William “Beau” Clark said the autopsy procedures were a combination of comprehensive toxicology and histological testing, which can take up to four weeks to complete. The office said the following in a press release:
“No internal or external trauma noted. Marked cerebral and pulmonary edema were observed. Hospital admit blood and urine tests indicate a highly elevated blood alcohol level plus the presence of THC in the urine. These findings will be confirmed in detail through our own toxicology testing. Final autopsy results pending further studies including toxicology and histological testing.”
University freshman Maxwell Raymond Gruver was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Thursday morning following an incident Wednesday night at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house. The incident is currently under investigation as a potential case of hazing according to LSU Media Relations.
LSU President F. King Alexander confirmed alcohol was a factor in the incident and suspended all University Greek Life activities indefinitely Thursday afternoon.
“We at the LSU community are grieving today. The death of Maxwell Gruver was tragic and untimely,” Alexander said. “As we have continually warned over and over again, hazing is dangerous, irresponsible and unacceptable. It will not be tolerated at LSU.”
The Gruver family asked for privacy during the investigation. 

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Police investigate the death of an LSU student on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2017, at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house.