Viral Pool-Party Photo Traced to June, Not July 4
TL;DR
A pool-party photo of Nolan Wells circulating after his July 4 disappearance was actually taken on June 27, not July 4, fueling false theories and AI-generated misinformation; friends confirmed the people in the image, his family urged privacy, and authorities asked for original footage and tips as they continue the investigation.
- A Photo of Nolan Wells at a Pool Party Went Viral. It’s Not From July 4 Rolling Stone
- 'Nobody would ever hurt Nolan:' Friend of late Mississippi teen Nolan Wells says of boat trip ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Eric Benet, MC Lyte and More Join Calls For Justice For Black Teen Found Dead in Mississippi Okayplayer
- A timeline of Nolan Wells’ disappearance, death and the unfolding investigation CNN
- Community members remember Nolan Wells and call for more transparency from investigation at Ocean Springs protest WLOX
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