Sam Martinez was a Washington State University freshman when he died from acute alcohol poisoning in November 2019.
Sam Martinez was a Washington State University freshman when he died from acute alcohol poisoning in November 2019.
He had been attending a fraternity event at Alpha Tau Omega and was found unconscious the following morning by fellow students.
Sam's mother, Jolayne Houtz, tells KOMO Anchor and podcast host Kelly Koopmans how she turned her grief into action by bringing transparency to hazing on college campuses across the country.
On this episode of Connect with Kelly Koopmans, Jolayne details how she has navigated the grief of losing Sam and discusses her steadfast dedication to saving other kids from falling victim to hazing.
Connect with Kelly Koopmans is where the Pacific Northwest comes together, one conversation at a time. You can subscribe to Connect With Kelly Koopmans on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to subscribe to the KOMO News YouTube page to catch weekly episodes.
