Bond conditions set for man accused in death of Southern University student

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — One of the men tied to the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson appeared in court Monday for a bond review.

Isaiah Smith, 29, was arrested on criminal hazing charges after Wilson died and later bonded out of jail.

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During the bond review for Smith on Monday, a judge informed him that he is not allowed to carry a firearm. He is not allowed to speak to any co-defendants in the case. In addition, Smith is not allowed to leave the state of Louisiana. Smith requested permission to leave Louisiana to attend a family member’s funeral in California, but was denied that request.

His bond will be revoked if he violates any of these conditions.

Kyle Thurman, 25, was also scheduled for a bond review on Monday, June 2. He has yet to appear before a judge.

A third suspect, Caleb McCray, 23, had new bond conditions set for him on May 29, stating he must wear a phone tracker instead of an ankle monitor. He was ordered not to talk about the case or possess a gun.

Meanwhile, the judge allowed him to leave the state. His next court appearance is Oct. 13.

McCray, Thurman and Smith were expelled by Omega Psi Phi.

Wilson was a 20-year-old SU junior and marching band member who died after being punched in the chest at an off-campus fraternity pledging ritual. Police said no one called 911 for help after he collapsed.

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