Independent autopsy leaves Nolan Wells’ death undetermined, keeping foul play in question

A preliminary independent autopsy for Nolan Wells concluded the cause and manner of death are undetermined, with foul play not ruled out; the report notes head discoloration and possible neck injury but cites gaps due to decomposition and missing body parts, and it does not include toxicology. Authorities’ autopsy awaits toxicology results, and Wells’ family—led by Ben Crump—continues to push for transparency and further investigation into what happened on Horn Island.