Parents of teen found dead on island don't believe he chose to stay behind
Summary
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, was found dead after going missing during a July 4 outing on Horn Island. His family and lawyers question whether he left the island voluntarily, as they believe he would not have stayed behind alone when his friends left.Key Facts
- Nolan Wells went missing on July 4 after a boat trip with friends to Horn Island in Mississippi.
- He was last seen on the island at 3 p.m. and did not return with his friends that day.
- Wells’ body was found on Monday off the coast of Horn Island and identified by dental records.
- An autopsy was conducted, and his body was sent to Washington, D.C. for an independent autopsy arranged by attorney Ben Crump with help from Colin Kaepernick.
- Nolan’s father believes Nolan was left behind and would not have chosen to stay alone.
- There are conflicting reports about what Nolan said before he disappeared, causing confusion in the investigation.
- Nolan’s phone was with a friend after the trip, and some Snapchat messages may have been deleted.
- A video with arguing heard in the background is being investigated to learn more about what happened.
- Wells was a rising college football player and a good swimmer.
- Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton planned a press conference with Wells’ family to call for a full investigation.
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