Brayden J. Klein
Chapter president · age 20 in the release
Police reported his arrest on allegations of hazing and disorderly conduct.
Independent case archive · Madison, Wisconsin
UW–Madison
Assault
Documenting the Alpha Epsilon Pi hazing investigation through police records, university statements, fraternity policies, and source-linked reporting. Read the record. Understand the history. Help demand accountability.
The September 23 incident
What police say they found.
The account below is attributed to the Madison Police Department’s archived public release.
At about 8:20 p.m., Madison Police responded to an anonymous tip at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house on the 100 block of Langdon Street. Police reported finding around 30 partially clothed males in the basement, covered in food, condiments, and other liquids.
Most were 18 years old, according to the release. Several had visible injuries police described as consistent with physical assault. Officers reported a thermostat set to 81°F, declared the event unlawful, escorted everyone outside, and checked pledges for injuries and incapacitation.
The chapter’s president and vice president were arrested on allegations of hazing and disorderly conduct. The police release describes an ongoing investigation; it does not establish a conviction.
~30People found in the basement
18Age of most attendees, police say
81°FReported thermostat setting
2Chapter officers arrested
The source behind the story
Follow the source.
This archive brings together the police release, UW–Madison’s response, the chapter’s disciplinary history, AEPi’s national policies, and the laws surrounding hazing.
Additional claims circulating online are identified as allegations. The archive does not treat social-media accounts or an arrest as proof of guilt.
Police action
Chapter officers named by police.
Madison Police named the chapter president and vice president as the two people arrested. These are arrest allegations, not findings of guilt.
Samuel N. Vane
Chapter vice president · age 20 in the release
Police reported his arrest on allegations of hazing and disorderly conduct.
Source: Madison Police Department public incident release, page 3 (PDF).
The institutional record
The history began before this night.
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UW terminates chapter recognition
UW–Madison announced termination of AEPi’s status as a registered student organization following repeated disciplinary problems.
University termination record → -
After 2015
The chapter continues outside university recognition
UW’s unrecognized-groups page warns students against participating. National fraternity recognition and university recognition are separate questions.
UW’s unrecognized-groups record → -
Police respond on Langdon Street
The police release describes the basement conditions, checks of pledges, and arrests of two chapter officers.
Police incident record → -
UW describes its response
Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor’s message acknowledges AEPi’s national cease-and-desist directive and says UW will investigate individual students under UWS Chapter 17.
Read the vice chancellor’s message →
Key documents
Read beyond the headline.
The incident release
The original public account of the anonymous tip, basement conditions, arrests, and request for information.
Read the releaseUW’s response & history
University statements, the 2015 termination, unrecognized-group guidance, and student disciplinary rules.
Examine UW’s recordHazing under Wisconsin law
What the statute says about forced activity, willingness to participate, harm, and criminal penalties.
Understand the lawMake the record matter
Information. Support.
Accountability.
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