Two Arrested After Police Find 30 Men In Wisconsin Frat Hazing
Madison police found about 30 partially clothed men, many covered in food and with visible injuries, in an Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity basement on or before Sept. 25, 2026; two people were arrested.[1]
Police arrested Brayden J. Klein and Samuel N. Vane, both 20, on charges of hazing and disorderly conduct.[1] The two were taken to the Dane County Jail.[1]
Madison Police Department said it responded after receiving an anonymous tip to the unaccredited Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house.[1] Officers reported the basement thermostat was set to 81 degrees and that several of the men, most about 18 years old, had visible injuries consistent with being physically assaulted.[1]
Alpha Epsilon Pi national headquarters said it will cooperate fully with the investigation and will expel any members found responsible for criminal conduct.[1] The University of Wisconsin has opened a nonacademic misconduct investigation and is providing support to affected students.[1]
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- Madison Police Department received an anonymous tip about an event at the unaccredited Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house and responded on or before September 25, 2026.
- Officers found about 30 partially clothed males in the basement, covered in food, condiments and other liquids, with the thermostat set to 81 degrees.
- Police said several of the men, most of whom were 18 years old, had visible injuries consistent with being physically assaulted.
- Two 20-year-olds, identified as Brayden J. Klein and Samuel N. Vane, were arrested for hazing and disorderly conduct and taken to the Dane County Jail.
- The Alpha Epsilon Pi national headquarters said it will cooperate fully with the investigation and expel any members responsible for criminal conduct.
- The University of Wisconsin has opened a nonacademic misconduct investigation related to the incident and is providing support to affected students.
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