Investigation Underway into Death of 18-Year-Old Nolan Wells on Horn Island
The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who disappeared on July 4th from Horn Island, a remote barrier island off the Mississippi coast, is under investigation. Wells' body was found days later, and his family is seeking transparency and answers, especially…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 14, 2026 —
An investigation is ongoing into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who disappeared on July 4th from Horn Island. Horn Island is a remote barrier island located off the coast of Mississippi. Wells’ body was discovered several days after his disappearance.
Wells’ family is reportedly seeking transparency and answers regarding the circumstances surrounding his death. They have expressed concerns, citing potential racial undertones and questioning the initial assessment that his death was a result of accidental drowning. In response to these concerns, the family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
An independent autopsy has also been performed in connection with the case. The details surrounding Wells’ disappearance and subsequent death remain under active investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Litzy Grijalba on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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