If theres anything that happens, it should be brought to the supervisor, and that there should be a hands-off kind of policy. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The state appeals court ruled in 2015 in a related lawsuit that a Guilford County court correctly dismissed the lawsuit filed a year earlier by Deborah Tipton against High Point University and its security chief. [They] deleted all kinds of information about the fraternity about pledging. Cooper asks NC's congressional delegation for recurring child care funds, North Carolina legislators seek to remove racist literacy test from state constitution. You mentioned text messages what stands out to you as sort of unfinished business in this investigation? Dont ever text him about that tho. On March 22, 2012, he complained to a friend that hazing is horrible.. But his injuries, and other factors, left many questions about his death that still linger today. See production, box office & company info. Andrea Canning interviews Mary Tipton and former High Point Police Chief Marty Sumner in an episode of "Dateline" airing Monday, July 1, 2019. S20 E6841m. Deborah Tipton, Robert Tipton's mother, filed a wrongful death action in Guilford County Superior Court in 2015, a year after the national Delta Sigma Phi fraternity revoked the charter of its HPU chapter. The chief medical examiner's office ruled Tipton died from drug poisoning. What can you say about that? HPU police officers were told by their Chief (Karpovich) and Student Life that they were to look the other way when it came to Michael Qubein and Delta Sig.Heres a sampling of the information provided directly from the sworn affidavits of two HPU police supervisors and a HPU patrol officer with respect to the Delta Sig fraternity and frat house during the period leading up to Roberts death: Having to assume virtually no accountability for their actions, it is not surprising this group of young men were able to escalate their contempt for policies and the law to ever new levels. A $100,000.00 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for Roberts death. Robert was the pledge class president, having been elected by his fellow pledges. [The fraternity brother] then eventually turned it over to High Point University, which didnt give it to the police. The autopsy report also found that he suffered contusions on his head neck and abdomen that were deemed "superficial or mild in nature" and did not contribute to his death. "The university believes the lawsuit against it is unfounded and will defend itself in this litigation," Haynes said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. You can cancel at any time. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. You have permission to edit this article. Robert was transported to High Point Regional Hospital where he was officially pronounced dead at 11:10am. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. Delta Sig authorizes the members of its local chapters to exclusively conduct the pledge and initiation processes. 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The suit states that Tipton was "hazed viciously by members of Delta Sig at the direction of [Nido's son, Michael] Qubein," who is also accused of taking possession of and deleting texts from the victim's phone. But Robert's family starts to question what really happened. I didnt even sleep last night and was shaking. Robert pleaded with his mother, Dont text Michael (Qubein). Back in action: Jeopardy contestant from Winston-Salem returns to show, Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. You have permission to edit this article. A trial court dismissed claims of fraud and negligence against the fraternity in 2016. Soon after bid night, Robert began expressing concern and anxiety about the hazing he and his pledge brothers were experiencing. S20 E6642m. According to witnesses and attendees, the Delta Sig frat house was known as a very safe place to acquire and use drugs and alcohol.The safe place connotation was largely due to Michael Qubeins status as a member of Delta Sig. Dateline NBC Season 20. Delta Sig, while maintaining authority to discipline individual members and chapters for violations, normally relies on chapter officers to relay Delta Sigs policies on hazing and alcohol to the pledges and further relies on chapter officers to enforce those policies. But Robert's family starts to question what really happened. Bo was texting me last night and I didnt say a thing., Robert: Not a thing Mary. A forensic pathologist hired by Tipton's family says the student instead died from breathing in stomach contents due to a concussion. John Hechinger, a former Charlotte Observer reporter and currently senior editor at Bloomberg News, has looked into this case extensively. 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Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. But first, Winston-Salem officials are documenting its history. Originally aired on NBC on June 20. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Sumner said that the case could be reopened if new evidence comes to light. In late 2018 a detailed Power Point presentation on the circumstances surrounding the death and private investigation into Roberts death was made to Walt Jones and his 1st assistant of the District Attorneys Office of Guilford County (High Point) NC. "The Crossing," which airs at 10 p.m. Monday on NBC, features interviews with the family of Robert Eugene Tipton Jr. and former High Point Pol, The authorities would later rule his death an accident, a drug overdose, another example of fraternity partying run amok. On March 15, 2012, Robert wrote to a fellow Delta Sig pledge on Facebook to ask if he was ready for tonight apparently a rough meeting. When the fellow pledge wondered what tonight will entail in our meeting, Robert responded, at worst its 2 hrs. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Her son died under questionable circumstances and a mother is demanding answers from the university he attended (High Point), the frat house he pledged with (Delta Sigma Phi) and the people Read allHer son died under questionable circumstances and a mother is demanding answers from the university he attended (High Point), the frat house he pledged with (Delta Sigma Phi) and the people he considered friends.Her son died under questionable circumstances and a mother is demanding answers from the university he attended (High Point), the frat house he pledged with (Delta Sigma Phi) and the people he considered friends. The detective questioning him is a family friend. Roberts fellow pledge has testified that Robert and other pledges were, among other things, hooded with pillow cases; paddled; isolated in separate rooms where Fraternity members would drive their knees in the pledges backs, quiz them about Fraternity history and yell at them if they answered the questions incorrectly. Written in Blood. About 'Dateline' "Dateline NBC" is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history and is in its 31st season. Black Mountain Chocolate to shut down March 11, Two Things: Victim's family not surprised by no show; hospital wars in Greensboro and money well spent, Police close Burke Street to investigate shooting death. The injuries from blunt force trauma to Robert's body, including face, neck and head were documented photographically. In January 2012, Robert began pledging Delta Sig (Delta Zeta Chapter) at High Point University (HPU). In his role as Pledge Educator, Qubein was tasked with maintaining a positive New Member Education Program through prohibition of hazing. The state medical examiner ruled Tiptons death a drug overdose. Tipton, he said, "knew what he was getting into more than anybody. You have permission to edit this article. Deborah Tipton, Robert Tiptons mother, filed a wrongful death action in Guilford County Superior Court in 2015, a year after the national Delta Sigma Phi fraternity revoked the charter of its HPU chapter. Muscatine murder case to be featured on NBC's Dateline. Michael was the Delta Sig Chapter officer responsible for conducting Delta Sigs pledge program at HPU. Hes reported on a number of apparent inconsistencies and troubling details surrounding Tiptons death. Golden Shellback Crossing of the Equator at the 180th Meridian. We have so much going on in February, we just had to put it all in one place. 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Hechinger: Well, Deborah Tiptons lead investigator met with police, prosecutors and [State Bureau of Investigation] agents late last year and presented a lot of information a lot of what we discussed today. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Prep boys basketball: Freeman returns to previous home, Moline cruises to regional title, After 0-27 record, Geneseo won't retain Brad Storm as basketball coach, New Orleans-based coffee chain to open in Davenport this spring, Family-run Restaurante Sabor Catracho serves Honduran dishes to Moline, Clark's buzzer beater stuns No. A spokeswoman for High Point University said the school remains saddened by Robert Tiptons death, but strongly rejects accusations made by his mother. 15K views, 196 likes, 6 loves, 43 comments, 23 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Dateline NBC: What had happened to Robert Tipton? Virginia, 2003: Robert Davis, a special-needs individual, makes a false confession to a murder as a teenager. Deborah Tipton appealed that ruling in January 2018. To his . Is it too late to reform fraternities? Robert Tipton, a happy-go-lucky student at High Point University, is found unconscious and later pronounced dead by accidental overdose. Delta Sig, while maintaining authority to discipline individual members and chapters for violations, normally relies on chapter officers to relay Delta Sigs policies on hazing and alcohol to the pledges and further relies on chapter officers to enforce those policies. By Associated Press. I cant trust anyone right now., Mary: Robert I promise I wont ever say anything you told me! Her son died under questionable circumstances and a mother is demanding answers from the university he attended (High Point), the frat house he pledged with (Delta Sigma Phi) and the people he considered friends. Afterward, they said there just wasnt enough information to reopen the case, and I spoke to an assistant district attorney who said he felt very comfortable that enough had been done. Hechinger: Well, three former security officers at High Point gave affidavits in support of the lawsuit. During Spring break of 2012 (4-11 March) Robert shared some fraternity secrets and ritual information with Stacey Meyer, the girl friend of Delta Sig member Dave Matheny. Dateline Full Episode: The Crossing Robert Tipton, a happy-go-lucky student at High Point University, is found unconscious and later pronounced dead by accidental overdose. Delta Sigma Phi: Hazing and Unique Chapter Privileges, High Point Police Department (HPPD): The Investigation. 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