Brotherhood of Brutality Unchecked Fraternity Hazing

By Robert Riggs Burned with lit cigarettes. Impaled with a fishhook. Staples fired into his hip. Deadly drugs forced up his nose.  It sounds like a brutal regime’s methods from a torture chamber. But these are the homegrown means of hazing that the Alpha Nu Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity allegedly used on pledges at the University of Texas at Austin. The sadistic practices detailed in a wrongful death lawsuit raise questions about whether fraternity members derive pleasure from inflicting pain. It allegedly caused 18-year-old Sawyer Updike to end his life under the influence of mind-bending drugs he was forced to take.  If you are sending a son or daughter off to college, you want to hear this story about Brothers of Brutality.  Get The Facts About Hazing On Your College Campus at HazingInfo.org University of Texas at Austin Hazing Report Required by the Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act Sawyer Updike Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Sigma Chi Fraternity GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT PROMO CODES 41% Off Cozy Earth Sheets, Pajamas and More 20% Off Eric Javits Designer Hats Worn by True Crime TV Detectives 20% Off HyperNatural Men’s Polo Shirts 15% Off TONA Activewear Designer Gym Leggings 15% Off STAND+ Comfort Shoes For Extended Standing 10% Off AKILA Sunglasses and Eyewear Subscribe to my “Stories To Keep You Safe” Newsletter In a world where evil often walks among us, disguised by the ordinary, vigilance is critical. As someone who has seen what happens when people are caught off guard, I am on a mission to provide you with the knowledge that could one day save your life. Stories to Keep You Safe arms you with the insights you won’t find in the daily news—because I know that criminals don’t always look dangerous, and every step you take could make the difference between being a target and staying safe. I also warn you about the latest threats from Artificial Intelligence and dangerous products. Purchase my Books “Texas Crime Stories” audiobook. It downloads into your podcast app. Paperback & Kindle editions on Amazon. This blood-chilling true-crime anthology peels back the curtain on some of Texas’s most disturbing and unforgettable criminal cases. From cold-blooded murder to unspeakable betrayal, each story dives deep into the hearts of both victims and perpetrators, unearthing the truths buried beneath public headlines and official accounts. Schedule Me To Speak at your social meeting or corporate event. My presentation, “Evil Walks Among Us,” features stories about serial killers, infamous criminals, cold cases, and personal safety tips.