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Nolan Wells had no water in lungs despite drowning finding, lawyer says

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump released information from a forensic examination of Nolan Wells’ cellphone as well as details of the official autopsy

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Cases of Black people found hanged in the US South are a reminder of nation's lynching history

The death of Tasia Fortune, a Black Mississippi woman found hanging from a tree, has stirred distressing memories of the grim U.S. history of lynchings

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Witnesses in Nolan Wells case plagued by menacing phone calls including ‘clock is ticking’ threat

Three people are facing charges over the threats as the investigation into the 18-year-old’s death continues

The Independent UK · Aug 5

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Nolan Wells went to an island with friends and never came home. His death has renewed debate over race and justice in Mississippi

Uncertainty around the investigation into the death of the 18-year-old, whose body was found after a 4 July boat trip with friends, has led some to question whether justice will be meted out equally

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

The mystery surrounding Nolan Wells’ death just took another chilling turn

An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells found the 18-year-old’s cause and manner of death to be “undetermined”

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Nolan Wells' Independent Autopsy Finds Red Skull Mark That Expert Says Could Be Blunt Force Injury

An independent autopsy on Nolan Wells, found dead off Mississippi's coast, leaves unanswered questions. Racial tensions and missing evidence complicate the investigation, as the family seeks closure.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

What to know about the autopsy and investigation into Nolan Wells' death

The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is still grappling for answers about the 18-year-old athlete's death

The Independent UK · Jul 23

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Who was Nolan Wells? What did independent autopsy reveal about the 18-year-old's death?

An independent autopsy commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found his death undetermined. Forensic pathologist Dr. Robert Mitchell noted red discoloration but no fractures or bruising. Foul play has not been ruled out pending further investigation into the circumstances. Wells disappeared after a July 4 boat trip and his body was…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Autopsy results for Nolan Wells set to be released by family

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The Independent UK · Jul 22

Nolan Wells’ autopsy results to be released Wednesday, the family’s attorney says

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump plans to release the results of an independent autopsy into the death of the 18-year-old

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Family mourns Nolan Wells at funeral as reverend offers $100K reward for new information

Reverend Al Sharpton highlighted what he called ‘many unanswered questions’ surrounding the teen’s death

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Black teen found dead after July 4 boat trip to be remembered at funeral led by the Rev. Al Sharpton

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with his friends to a Gulf Coast island, will be remembered Monday in Mississippi

The Independent UK · Jul 20

What happened to Nolan Wells? Family seeks answers two weeks after 18-year-old’s death

Investigation continues after college freshman was found dead on Mississippi island after 4 July boat trip with friends

The Guardian - US · Jul 19

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agree to joint inspection of teen's recovered cellphone

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family are working with the district attorney's office to inspect his cellphone

The Independent UK · Jul 15

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The Economic Times · Jul 11

Xavier Nolan Wells death update: 'Why our baby didn't come home,' grieving parents ask after teen's mysterious death during July 4 boat trip tragedy

Xavier Nolan Wells death: Nolan Xavier Wells, an eighteen-year-old college football player, disappeared during a boat trip. His body was later discovered on an uninhabited Gulf Coast island. His family questions the official explanation and seeks a transparent investigation. Prominent figures are supporting the family's quest for answers. An independent…

The Independent UK · Jul 11

A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old's death and a family's search for answers in the Deep South

A week ago, 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells took a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Parents of Mississippi teen who died on July 4 trip beg for information as lawyer says ‘it’s not adding up’

The family believes text messages from social media apps had been deleted from his phone when they got it back, and they plan to employ experts to try to receive all the data they can

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency, deeper investigation

The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast called for a deeper investigation and for greater transparency at a news conference Friday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights attorney Ben…

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Bored Panda · Jul 9

Mom Of Nolan Wells’ Friend, Who’s Also A Judge, Reveals Why He Was Allegedly Left Behind On Island

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was last seen “talking to a girl” on Horn Island, located 10 miles off the coast of Mississippi.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Drowning or Foul Play? Behind the Growing Suspicion Surrounding 18-Year-Old Nolan Wells' Tragic End

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was found dead on Horn Island after a Fourth of July outing. Authorities suspect drowning, but his family demands a thorough investigation.

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Ben Crump joins heartbroken family’s fight for answers after teen found dead

Nolan Xavier Wells' body was found Monday in waters off Horn Island, where he was last seen Saturday with a group of friends, authorities said

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Body of missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells found on Mississippi island

College freshman’s mother identified his body after he was reported missing following 4 July boat trip with friends

Bored Panda · Jul 7

Videos Of Nolan Wells’ Last Moments Emerge After His Body Is Found And Friends’ Reactions Spur Racial Tensions

“That’s a sign that they are guilty of doing something to him.”

The Economic Times · Jul 7

What happened to Nolan Xavier Wells? Missing 18-year-old Mississippi football player was talking to a girl before vanishing during Fourth of July trip

Nolan Xavier Wells missing: Nolan Xavier Wells, an eighteen-year-old football player, was found dead near Horn Island. He had disappeared during a Fourth of July outing with his friends and was seen talking to a girl before disappearing during Fourth of July trip. An intensive multi-agency search located his body…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Footballer Nolan Xavier Wells, who vanished during Fourth of July celebrations, found dead, family says, ‘We have so many questions’

The body of missing footballer Nolan Wells was found off Horn Island. He vanished during Fourth of July celebrations after a boat trip with friends. Search teams combed the island and surrounding waters for the missing teenager. His family is heartbroken and seeking privacy during their grief. Authorities are investigating…

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