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Hi there, 2020 listeners. This is Deborah Roberts. This week, we're bringing you episode

four of Death in the Dorms, season two. Today, you'll hear the

story of Max Groover, a first-year student at Louisiana State University, and a fraternity

pledge event that spiraled violently out of control.

Kids aren't supposed to die in college. Kids aren't supposed to die in college.

Kids aren't supposed to die at all.

I don't even think we were a month into school yet before the news came, breaking news.

Police at Louisiana State University investigating the death of 18-year-old freshman Max Groover.

And it was like all hell broke loose. No one knew what to do.

It was Max's time. Max was going to go spread his wings.

College was really going to be his time. I'll keep I keep dripping

candle in the sun

I forgot nowhere

running high

If I make it through the night

that nobody survives

Then take me to the rooftop

now and see if I can fly

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