Nolan Wells’ parents recount ordeal of son’s death at Atlanta convention
Summary
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black college student, died after a boating trip in Mississippi. His parents spoke at a journalism convention about their difficult experience with the investigation and shared concerns about how authorities handled the case.Key Facts
- Nolan Wells went missing on July 4 and was found dead on July 6.
- Wells was on a boating trip with three friends who are white.
- Social media raised questions about whether race affected the investigation’s urgency.
- Wells’ parents say law enforcement showed a lack of urgency and gave inconsistent information.
- Multiple agencies initially told the family the case was outside their jurisdiction.
- The Jackson County sheriff said no foul play is suspected, and the friends are cooperating.
- Three unrelated people were arrested for threatening officials during the case’s public discussion.
- Wells’ family continues to seek answers about what happened to their son.
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