UC Davis fraternity student's 2001 death ruled a suicide after 29 stab wounds questioned in true crime podcast
A true crime podcast is re-examining the 2001 death of UC Davis student Andrew Wieman, which was ruled a suicide despite 29 stab wounds. The podcast, titled 'Love & Justice,' aims to address unanswered questions raised by Wieman's family regarding the investigation. The case has sparked renewed interest and controversy over the circumstances surrounding his death.
- ▪Andrew Wieman was found dead in his fraternity dorm room on January 4, 2001, with 29 stab wounds.
- ▪Authorities ruled his death a suicide after a 13-month investigation, citing evidence such as a handwritten note and the absence of forced entry.
- ▪Wieman's family has consistently disputed the suicide ruling and is seeking further investigation into the case.
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Investigations UC Davis fraternity student's 2001 death ruled a suicide after 29 stab wounds questioned in true crime podcast 'Love & Justice' uses modern forensics and expert analysis to re-examine the circumstances surrounding Andrew Wieman's death By Stepheny Price Fox News Published May 23, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Podcast host questions controversial 2001 death of college student ruled a suicide Emmy Award-winning producer Kyle Olson discusses reopening the controversial 2001 death of UC Davis student Andrew Wieman, whose fraternity dorm room death was ruled a suicide despite 29 stab wounds.
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