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Police continue investigating fraternity house death

January 9, 2012

Sophomore Joseph Monroe, 20, died Dec. 13, according to an email sent by University President Mary Ellen Mazey that night.

He was from Wadsworth, Ill., and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, according to the email.

Monroe was found dead at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house after a 911 call was made at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13, said Robin Gerrow, chief communications officer at the University.

Police are still investigating the incident, according to the email.

Pi Kappa Alpha hosted a candlelight vigil the night of Monroe’s death in the Conklin courtyard.

Funeral services were Dec. 19 in Wadsworth, Ill.

Donations can be made to the St. Patrick School Scholarship Fund or the Carmel High School Scholarship Fund.