Family seeks answers as investigation widens into Nolan Wells' death on Horn Island

An 18-year-old student, Nolan Wells, disappeared after a July 4 trip to Horn Island; his body was found off the island shore, and investigators are reviewing interviews, timing, and whether foul play was involved. Wells’ family has commissioned an independent autopsy, and authorities await routine toxicology results; questions persist about his missing cellphone and conflicting statements from friends. The case has drawn national attention and discussions about race and transparency in the investigation.