UNC student found dead in dorm

Posted Dec 3, 2017
A UNC-Chapel Hill student has been found dead in a dormitory. Foul play is not suspected, UNC officials say. The student died in Hinton James Residence Hall located on the southern part on of the university's campus. The dormitory typically houses many freshmen and sophomore students. Officials did not release any details on the identity of the student. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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