The death of a senior student at Blackburn College in January is now being investigated as a homicide.

Macoupin County Coroner, Brad Targhetta, ruled that the death of 24 year old Joshua Ramza was from opium intoxication. The ruling came after toxicology tests were completed because an autopsy revealed no apparent cause of death.

Ramza was found dead in his dorm room on January 19.

Carlinville police are now investigating the death as a homicide and anyone with any information concerning the matter is asked to contact the Carlinville Police by phone or at their website: carlinvillepolice.com.