A viral doorbell camera recording has sparked a major controversy at the University of Mississippi, better known as Ole Miss, after three female students were captured making noises resembling monkey calls while walking past an apartment building Saturday night.
The footage quickly spread across social media, triggering accusations of racism and prompting university officials to announce an investigation. However, questions remain about what motivated the students’ behavior, whether they knew who lived inside the apartment, and whether the incident has been fairly characterized before all the facts are established.
The university has already condemned the conduct, describing it as incompatible with its institutional values. Meanwhile, the three women have been identified online, exposing them to an intense wave of public criticism and raising concerns about the consequences of internet users attempting to take matters into their own hands.
According to reports, the incident occurred at approximately 10:37 p.m. Saturday. The recording shows two women making sounds described as grunting and monkey-like noises as they pass the residence. A third woman appears to look toward the doorbell camera while smiling.
