From Fraternity Party to Crime Scene: The Ian Thor Green Case

In 1990, Ian Thor Green was an honors student at Cornell University who, after attending a fraternity party, was found dead in his fraternity's basement. His death was initially ruled as a prank gone wrong, leading to little investigation and the case going cold for almost a decade. However, in 1999, the case was reopened due to persistent efforts from Green's parents and the discovery of new evidence. It was then determined that Green had been the victim of a hazing ritual gone fatally wrong, leading to the arrest and conviction of several fraternity members involved in the incident. This case highlighted the dangers of hazing practices and the importance of thorough investigations in ensuring justice for victims.