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Recovered body ID’d as Virginia State student

Posted at 9:35 AM, Apr 26, 2013
and last updated 2013-04-26 11:24:38-04

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) – A body pulled from the Appomattox River Wednesday was identified as 19-year-old Jauwan M. Holmes, according to Chesterfield Police.

Holmes and Marvell Edmondson were last seen walking into the Appomattox River last weekend as part of a hazing ritual.

Edmondson’s body was recovered earlier in the week.

Seven Virginia State University students were taking part in what police and survivors called a hazing ritual to join an organization not recognized by the university.

VSU students will gather at Daniels Gym at noon Friday for a service to remember the two young men.