RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Four years after the hazing death of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) student Adam Oakes, his family says they’re saddened to learn of new allegations tied to an unrecognized organization.

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, VCU issued an alert that the university was investigating multiple reports of alleged hazing connected to students running an unauthorized chapter of Theta Chi.

According to the university, the allegations involve “extreme physical calisthenics, physical battery, forced alcohol consumption and mental degradation” during a pledging process that took place between Oct. 3 and Oct. 6.

Theta Chi is not recognized by VCU after being suspended in 2024 for alcohol use and abusive conduct.

For Eric Oakes, the news was painful to hear.

“I was angry that they we

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